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Fight Night XIX PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zimowit Pokora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernell Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zimowit Pokora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernell Williams!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pokora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pokora drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams wants to clinch.
Pokora throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pokora off to one side.
Williams tries to clinch but Pokora moves out of range.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pokora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pokora manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Pokora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Pokora's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Williams wants to stand but Pokora is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokora is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pokora trying to control but Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokora is looking to improve his position.
Pokora missing with punches from the bottom.
Pokora is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams is thwarting Pokora's attempts to control the position.
Williams 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.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Pokora is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pokora to regain full guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Pokora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Pokora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pokora wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to keep Pokora in close.
Pokora slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pokora's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams controls Pokora momentarily but Pokora frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pokora preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pokora shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pokora as he avoids it easily.
Pokora throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pokora misses the shot to the body.
Pokora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Pokora shrugs off.
Pokora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams landing knees to the head.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Pokora.
Pokora looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zimowit Pokora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pokora manages to break the clinch.
Pokora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Pokora as Williams shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zimowit Pokora dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pokora.
Pokora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pokora shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Pokora backing away here, and Williams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Williams tries to clinch there but Pokora circles away.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Pokora.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pokora to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pokora postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokora drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pokora has Williams in his guard.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Pokora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Pokora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is looking to advance position but Pokora has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pokora.
Pokora controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Pokora connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pokora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Pokora misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokora working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Williams slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Pokora stalling.
Pokora tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pokora stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Williams to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pokora takes the fight into the clinch.
Pokora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Pokora wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pokora as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Pokora avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pokora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams scores with a head kick. Pokora tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pokora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pokora to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pokora throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working an open guard so Pokora takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zimowit Pokora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pokora.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zimowit Pokora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pokora dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Pokora controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zimowit Pokora dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pokora feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pokora has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pokora has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams wants a takedown.
Pokora pulls Williams into guard.
Pokora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pokora wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pokora sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Pokora is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pokora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pokora keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Pokora controlling Williams's posture.
That's two 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.
Pokora will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Williams passes Pokora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pokora manages to get to full guard.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pokora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pokora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pokora wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokora is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Pokora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pokora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pokora manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Pokora in his guard.
Pokora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokora trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pokora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Pokora is proving a slippery customer.
Vernell Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zimowit Pokora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pokora is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zimowit Pokora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pokora, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zimowit Pokora!
Zimowit Pokora seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zaurbek Tabolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Cullough Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaurbek Tabolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mc Cullough Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Tabolov's shoulder, as Tabolov tries to avoid the shot.
Erwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tabolov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tabolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tabolov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Erwin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tabolov being controlled here, momentarily.
Erwin trying to control but Tabolov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin with a nice head shot there.
Tabolov keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
Tabolov pulls Erwin in to control the position.
Tabolov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tabolov tries to get out of the position.
Tabolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erwin.
Erwin trying to control but Tabolov is working from the bottom.
Erwin throwing strikes from guard but Tabolov blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Erwin scores with a jab to the body.
Tabolov works the jab nicely.
Zaurbek Tabolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tabolov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tabolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erwin counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Erwin.
Tabolov slips under a jab from Erwin.
Tabolov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Erwin.
Erwin throws a shot to the body.
Tabolov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tabolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tabolov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mc Cullough Erwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tabolov is defended easily by Erwin.
Tabolov sizes up Erwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erwin throws out the jab.
Tabolov shoots and misses
and Erwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaurbek Tabolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabolov misses with a hook to the body
and Erwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tabolov closes the distance and clinches up with Erwin, looking for a takedown. Tabolov pushes Erwin against the cage but Erwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Erwin blocks a jab.
Erwin is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tabolov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Erwin cracks Tabolov with an open hand slap.
Tabolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erwin moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Cullough Erwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tabolov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erwin counters with a straight right hand.
Tabolov shoots and misses
and Erwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Erwin. No joy for Tabolov on that attempt.
Erwin clinches up with Tabolov and pushes him back against the cage.
Erwin is trying to push Tabolov away but Tabolov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Erwin managing to block the knees to the body from Tabolov.
Erwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Tabolov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabolov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tabolov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Erwin counters with a straight right hand.
Erwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Erwin as Tabolov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaurbek Tabolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Erwin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Tabolov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erwin jabs at Tabolov's body.
Erwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabolov was well out of range. Poor timing from Erwin.
Tabolov fails with the takedown.
Erwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tabolov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tabolov.
Erwin is looking to clinch.
Mc Cullough Erwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tabolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Erwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erwin tries to clinch but Tabolov is having none of it.
No luck for Tabolov with that takedown attempt.
Tabolov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Erwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tabolov throwing strikes but Erwin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tabolov tries to bench press Erwin off him but Erwin keeps the position.
Erwin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tabolov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Erwin staying calm.
Erwin in side control, throwing shots but Tabolov defends.
Tabolov is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erwin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tabolov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tabolov can't do much from the bottom here.
Erwin throwing strikes but Tabolov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin tries to buck Tabolov off but Tabolov is having none of it.
Tabolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erwin keeps working.
Tabolov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Erwin down.
Erwin struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Cullough Erwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tabolov tries for a takedown but Erwin circles away easily
and Erwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Tabolov misses with a hook
and Erwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tabolov thinking.
Erwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tabolov moves away.
Erwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tabolov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin cracks Tabolov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Erwin moves into the clinch.
Tabolov wants to break free but Erwin has control.
Erwin pulls guard effortlessly.
Erwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabolov throwing strikes but missing.
Erwin is pulling down on Tabolov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tabolov, at least for the moment.
Tabolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Tabolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tabolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Erwin keeping full guard, as Tabolov tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tabolov lands a head shot.
Tabolov with a poor takedown
and Erwin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaurbek Tabolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabolov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erwin throws a counter combo.
Erwin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tabolov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tabolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin working a defensive guard here.
Mc Cullough Erwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tabolov scoring with some ground and pound.
Zaurbek Tabolov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Tabolov postures up in Erwin's guard and throws a big left but Erwin blocks it.
Tabolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tabolov throws a strike but Erwin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Erwin trying to control but Tabolov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Erwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tabolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tabolov looking for a guillotine here but Erwin defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin trying to control but Tabolov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mc Cullough Erwin.
I've got Erwin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Cullough Erwin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathon Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathon Torres will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathon Torres!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
Torres is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Durant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Durant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durant.
Torres trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Durant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant stands up over Torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Durant connects with a couple of short punches.
Torres has momentary wrist control but Durant slips an elbow through the middle.
Durant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Durant lands a couple of elbows.
Durant throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Durant postures up and lands a big shot to Torres's brow.
Durant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Durant chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant with a nice head shot there.
Torres has momentary wrist control but Durant slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres is rocked!
Durant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres is still in real trouble! Can Durant finish him?
Durant distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durant gets to his feet and stands over Torres, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Torres felt that one! Durant unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Torres from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Durant!
Richard Durant gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Woodsmall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Looseterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Woodsmall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo Looseterman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodsmall tries to clinch there but Looseterman circles away.
Woodsmall tries to clinch there but Looseterman circles away.
Woodsmall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Woodsmall tries to clinch but Looseterman is having none of it.
Looseterman tries to keep at a distance but Woodsmall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Looseterman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
Woodsmall blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall blocking some punches.
Woodsmall can't find room to land a body shot as Looseterman controls the action.
Woodsmall lands a hook that snaps the head of Looseterman backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Looseterman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Looseterman lands a hook that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woodsmall.
Woodsmall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall tries a body shot but Looseterman blocks it.
Looseterman working aggressively here.
Looseterman has a couple of punches blocked by Woodsmall.
Looseterman wants to get back to striking at distance but Woodsmall won't allow it.
Woodsmall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loosetermans head.
Woodsmall struggles to land a body shot inside as Looseterman controls his hands.
Woodsmall can't find room to land a body shot as Looseterman controls the action.
Woodsmall throws a head punch that misses.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Looseterman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Looseterman.
Looseterman misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Looseterman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Looseterman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Looseterman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woodsmall tries to throw a body punch but Looseterman avoids it by throwing Woodsmall back against the cage.
Looseterman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Looseterman misses with some punches.
Woodsmall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodsmall being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Looseterman's elbow.
Woodsmall blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Looseterman's elbow.
Looseterman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Woodsmall tries a body shot but Looseterman blocks it.
A short left from Looseterman.
Woodsmall blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Looseterman misses with a punch on the inside.
Looseterman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Looseterman prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Woodsmall lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Looseterman stalling the fight.
Woodsmall lands a body punch.
Looseterman misses with some punches.
Woodsmall misses with a punch to the body.
Looseterman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Looseterman backwards.
Woodsmall blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Looseterman swings wildly with an uppercut but Woodsmall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Looseterman lands a left hand.
Looseterman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Looseterman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Looseterman digs a good body shot into Woodsmall's ribs.
Looseterman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Looseterman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woodsmall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Looseterman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Woodsmall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woodsmall wants to clinch but Looseterman slips to the side
letting Looseterman counter with a right hand.
Woodsmall tries to clinch there but Looseterman circles away.
It seemed like Looseterman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Woodsmall throws a body shot but no joy.
Woodsmall wants to clinch
and Looseterman counters with a series of strikes. Woodsmall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Looseterman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Looseterman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woodsmall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woodsmall misses with a left hand
and Looseterman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woodsmall is rocked!
Woodsmall moves into range and clinches up with Looseterman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Looseterman misses with a punch on the inside.
Looseterman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Looseterman swings wildly with an uppercut but Woodsmall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Looseterman is trying to maintain a safe position but Woodsmall gets an underhook and turns Looseterman into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Looseterman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woodsmall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Looseterman.
Woodsmall blocking some punches.
Looseterman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Woodsmall tries to work over Looseterman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woodsmall blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall lands a left hand.
Woodsmall misses with some punches.
Woodsmall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Looseterman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woodsmall backwards.
Woodsmall blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looseterman misses with some punches.
A short right from Woodsmall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Looseterman backwards.
It looks like Jimbo Looseterman has been cut.
Looseterman blocks an uppercut.
Looseterman trying to stall but Woodsmall improves his position.
Looseterman prevents a body shot from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Looseterman on the 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!
Looseterman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Woodsmall takes a shot to the head.
Looseterman throws a head punch that misses.
Looseterman stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Looseterman swings wildly with an uppercut but Woodsmall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Looseterman working aggressively here.
Woodsmall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Looseterman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Looseterman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Looseterman stalling.
Looseterman working aggressively here.
Looseterman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Woodsmall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Looseterman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodsmall.
Jimbo Looseterman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Looseterman is pushing Woodsmall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Looseterman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Looseterman.
Looseterman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall keeps control of Looseterman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Looseterman tries to stall but Woodsmall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Looseterman wants to stall.
Looseterman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodsmall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Looseterman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Looseterman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Woodsmall tries to clinch up but Looseterman circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Looseterman.
Ivan Woodsmall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodsmall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woodsmall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Looseterman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woodsmall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woodsmall is looking to clinch.
Woodsmall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woodsmall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodsmall tries to close the distance and clinch but Looseterman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Looseterman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Woodsmall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Looseterman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Woodsmall.
Woodsmall wants to clinch up but Looseterman keeps it at a distance.
Woodsmall closes the distance but Looseterman moves to the side
letting Looseterman counter with a right hand.
Looseterman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodsmall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Woodsmall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woodsmall throws a poor cross that misses
and Looseterman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woodsmall drives through and clinches with Looseterman against the cage.
Woodsmall works on Looseterman's body with a couple of short punches.
Woodsmall presses Looseterman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Woodsmall seems to have got his legs back now.
Looseterman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Looseterman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Looseterman misses with the head strike.
Woodsmall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Looseterman backwards.
Looseterman misses with a punch on the inside.
Woodsmall blocking some punches.
Woodsmall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woodsmall tries to throw a body punch but Looseterman avoids it by throwing Woodsmall back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looseterman gets through Woodsmall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Looseterman.
A right handed body shot lands from Woodsmall.
Looseterman gets through Woodsmall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Looseterman blocks a body shot from Woodsmall.
Looseterman misses with some punches.
Looseterman slowing the pace effectively.
Looseterman lands a left hand.
Woodsmall takes a shot to the head.
Looseterman throws a punch but it's blocked by Woodsmall.
Woodsmall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Looseterman or not.
Looseterman is trying to maintain a safe position but Woodsmall gets an underhook and turns Looseterman into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodsmall misses with a body punch.
Looseterman slowing the pace effectively.
Woodsmall blocks an uppercut.
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Looseterman's elbow.
Woodsmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Looseterman backwards.
Woodsmall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Looseterman's elbow.
Looseterman stalling in the clinch but Woodsmall improves position.
Woodsmall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woodsmall swings wildly with an uppercut but Looseterman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Looseterman working aggressively here.
Looseterman leaning against his opponent.
Looseterman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Looseterman misses with a punch on the inside.
Looseterman takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woodsmall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Looseterman misses with some punches.
Looseterman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivan Woodsmall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Looseterman throws a head punch that misses.
Looseterman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Looseterman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woodsmall struggles to land a body shot inside as Looseterman controls his hands.
Woodsmall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Looseterman working aggressively here.
Woodsmall tries to work over Looseterman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Looseterman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Looseterman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Looseterman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zavurov's entrance music is Empire Of The Sun – Alive. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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169 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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179 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamil Zavurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zavurov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zavurov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zavurov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zavurov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavurov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickoson working hard to break the clinch.
Nickoson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov missing with knees to the body.
Zavurov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nickoson up against the cage.
Zavurov misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zavurov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nickoson up against the cage.
Zavurov misses with some punches.
Zavurov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickoson stalling against the cage.
Nickoson dodges an elbow strike from Zavurov.
Zavurov stalling.
Nickoson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zavurov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickoson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson wants to break free but Zavurov has control.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Nickoson is trying to pull guard but Zavurov has him pressed against the cage.
Nickoson looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Zavurov.
Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Nickoson looking to stall.
Zavurov misses with a punch to the body.
Zavurov being controlled against the cage.
Zavurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickoson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov lands with a short shot to the head.
Zavurov tries a body shot but Nickoson blocks it.
Nickoson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zavurov slowing the pace effectively.
Zavurov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zavurov lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land.
Zavurov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickoson up against the cage.
Zavurov stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zavurov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zavurov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shamil Zavurov.
Zavurov moves to clinch but Nickoson breaks away
and Zavurov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zavurov tries to clinch
and Nickoson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickoson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zavurov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickoson looks to land a left hand but Zavurov moved out of range nicely.
Zavurov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zavurov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickoson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zavurov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zavurov wants to clinch up but Nickoson keeps it at a distance.
Zavurov moves in looking to clinch but Nickoson pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickoson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Zavurov dominated that round.
That's time! Zavurov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nickoson dives in for a single leg takedown but Zavurov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zavurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zavurov moves in looking to clinch but Nickoson pushes him off.
Nickoson feints a counter leg kick.
Zavurov tries to clinch up
and Nickoson counters with a three punch combo that has Zavurov backing up. Zavurov nods at Nickoson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nickoson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickoson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zavurov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov darts in trying to clinch
and Nickoson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zavurov moves in looking to clinch but Nickoson pushes him off.
Zavurov clinches up with Nickoson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov lands a right hand.
Zavurov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zavurov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zavurov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavurov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickoson's elbow.
Nickoson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickoson up against the cage.
Zavurov stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
Zavurov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Zavurov.
Nickoson blocks an uppercut.
Nickoson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zavurov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zavurov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zavurov taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shamil Zavurov.
Nickoson tries to keep at a distance but Zavurov has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson prevents a body shot from Zavurov.
Zavurov has Nickoson pressed against the cage.
Zavurov misses with a body punch.
Zavurov leaning against his opponent.
Zavurov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickoson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zavurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickoson can do to turn this around?
Nickoson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zavurov clinches up against the cage.
Zavurov just leaning against Nickoson, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Zavurov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zavurov pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickoson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zavurov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickoson avoids the damage to the body.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickoson is looking to break free of the clinch but Zavurov has double underhooks.
Zavurov misses with an elbow strike.
Nickoson is trying to force a seperation but Zavurov has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zavurov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zavurov prevents Nickoson from breaking the clinch.
Zavurov lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Zavurov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zavurov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickoson throws a counter combo.
Zavurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zavurov darts in trying to clinch
and Nickoson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zavurov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickoson finds it's way round the side to connect with Zavurov's head.
Zavurov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickoson scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zavurov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickoson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zavurov rushes Nickoson and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickoson avoids the damage to the body.
Zavurov misses with a punch to the body.
Zavurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickoson.
A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land.
Nickoson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickoson blocks an elbow strike from Zavurov.
Nickoson wants to break free but Zavurov has control.
Zavurov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickoson trying to stall but Zavurov improves his position.
Zavurov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zavurov throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov lands a nice knee to the body.
Zavurov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nickoson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nickoson blocks an uppercut.
Zavurov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickosons head.
Nickoson jumps guard and drags Zavurov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zavurov wanted to stand there but Nickoson had control of the position.
Nickoson is trying to control the position but Zavurov postures up.
Nickoson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickoson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zavurov has managed to get both his arms back between Nickoson's legs - danger averted.
Bryan Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickoson trying to keep a closed guard but Zavurov is proving a slippery customer.
Nickoson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zavurov wants to get up but he can't break Nickoson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zavurov tries to clinch but Nickoson moves out of range.
Nickoson is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zavurov throws a right hand that misses
and Nickoson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zavurov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickoson has time to react.
Zavurov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickoson.
Shamil Zavurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zavurov moves in looking to clinch but Nickoson pushes him off.
Shamil Zavurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavurov needs to keep his hands up - Nickoson had a free shot at his head there.
Zavurov moves into the clinch.
Zavurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickoson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zavurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickoson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zavurov pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickoson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zavurov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zavurov tries a body shot but Nickoson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shamil Zavurov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zavurov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Zavurov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shamil Zavurov waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Kimba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma Niemi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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158 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorma Niemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Kimba!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemi wants to clinch up but Kimba keeps it at a distance.
Kimba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Niemi.
Niemi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kimba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niemi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kimba.
Niemi wants to clinch up but Kimba keeps it at a distance.
Niemi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Niemi throws a combination. Kimba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Niemi tries to clinch up.
Niemi tries to clinch up.
Niemi thumps Kimba with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemi leaves Kimba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi moves out of range as Kimba strikes.
Jorma Niemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niemi forces Kimba back against the cage and clinches.
Niemi scores with a hook to the body.
Niemi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Niemi.
Niemi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niemi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kimba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kimba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niemi avoids it.
Niemi lands with a light punch inside.
Niemi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niemi lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niemi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimba is trying to pull guard but Niemi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Niemi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kimba is trying to pull guard but Niemi has him pressed against the cage.
Jorma Niemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kimba.
Kimba is trying to drag Niemi to the mat but Niemi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimba blocks an uppercut.
Kimba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimba misses with an elbow strike.
Kimba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niemi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jorma Niemi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niemi but Niemi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Niemi wants to clinch up but Kimba keeps it at a distance.
Niemi moves into range and clinches up with Kimba.
Niemi pushes Kimba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimba throws an elbow but it misses.
Kimba is looking to control Niemi's arms but Niemi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kimba has his back to the cage.
Niemi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niemi misses with an elbow strike.
Kimba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Niemi to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niemi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niemi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kimba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Niemi pushes Kimba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimba takes a shot to the head.
Niemi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimba backwards.
A short right from Niemi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kimba throws an elbow but misses.
Niemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Niemi.
Niemi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimba backwards.
Niemi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimba backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemi lands with a left to the head.
Kimba is rocked!
A short right from Niemi.
Kimba is still on wobbly legs! Can Niemi finish him?
A short left from Niemi.
A short right from Niemi.
Kimba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kimba tries to score a body lock takedown but Niemi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niemi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Niemi as Kimba tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kimba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kimba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niemi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Niemi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niemi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kimba looks winded!
Kimba takes a shot to the head.
Niemi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimba backwards.
Niemi pushes Kimba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Niemi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kimba looking to throw knees to the head but Niemi is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Niemi.
Niemi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimba backwards.
Niemi digs a right hand underneath Kimba's ribcage. Kimba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Niemi.
Niemi gets through Kimba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Niemi.
A right handed body shot lands from Niemi.
Niemi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niemi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kimba's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kimba drops to his knees and Niemi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Niemi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ellis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Smesman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ellis Knight has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Smesman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smesman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smesman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smesman slips under a jab.
Smesman slips under a jab.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smesman wants to counter with a clinch but Knight pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smesman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smesman. Knight shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight drives through and clinches with Smesman against the cage.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Smesman.
Smesman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smesman is pushing Knight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Smesman lands an elbow just above Knight 's eye.
Smesman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smesman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smesman stalling the fight.
Smesman can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Smesman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ellis Knight has been cut.
Knight breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smesman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smesman scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smesman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smesman throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Smesman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Smesman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smesman slows down the pace here.
Smesman pushes off an throws an elbow but Knight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smesman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smesman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Smesman drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
Smesman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smesman lands an elbow inside.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight throws a jab when Smesman was well out of range.
Smesman thumps Knight with a low kick.
Smesman scores with a nice body kick.
Smesman lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smesman slips a jab from Knight.
Smesman throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Smesman misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smesman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight prevents a body shot from Smesman.
Smesman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smesman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smesman misses with a body punch.
Smesman misses with an elbow strike.
Knight takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smesman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ellis Knight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Knight misses.
Smesman connects with an inside leg kick.
Smesman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Smesman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smesman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smesman.
Smesman misses the body punch
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smesman moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight sets himself, and Smesman steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
Smesman scores with a spinning back kick!
Knight misses with a looping right.
Smesman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Smesman.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
Knight misses with a hook. Smesman ducked under it nicely.
Smesman looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Smesman misses with a head kick.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smesman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Smesman misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smesman throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smesman cracks Knight with an open hand slap.
Knight drops Smesman with a big left hand and mounts him. Smesman is in big trouble!
Smesman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight prevents Smesman from getting the reversal.
Smesman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smesman is squirming around, avoiding Knight's attempts to control the action.
Knight throws some wild stikes that Smesman manages to avoid easily.
Smesman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knight thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight prevents Smesman from getting the reversal.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smesman is looking to escape.
Smesman is bucking up trying to escape but Knight cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smesman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poor strikes thrown by Knight there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smesman is working to get back to half guard.
Smesman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smesman because Knight loaded up on that one.
Smesman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smesman is looking to escape.
Knight with a couple of short strikes.
Smesman blocking the ground and pound.
Knight trying to control but Smesman is having none of it.
Smesman wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Knight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ellis Knight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knight jabs Smesman right on the nose. Smesman blinks but takes it well.
Knight lands a left and a right that sends Smesman crashing to the canvas! Knight dives into mount looking to finish!
Smesman is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight controlling the pace for now.
Knight loads up with a big shot that hurts Smesman! He's pulled Knight in close but Knight has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Smesman survive? More strikes from Knight and Smesman is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ellis Knight!
Ellis Knight really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Bremner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner slips a jab from Tate.
Tate misses with a double jab.
Bremner throws a sloppy head kick and Tate moves out of range easily.
Bremner misses with the body kick
letting Tate counter with a right hand.
Bremner checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Bremner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Tate tenderised Bremner's leg. Bremner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bremner wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Tate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bremner blocks a jab.
Bremner misses with a looping left.
Tate throwing a counter right hand but Bremner manages to avoid it.
Tate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bremner checks it well.
Tate on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tate throws a leg kick that misses.
Bremner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bremner delivers a nice body kick.
Bremner throws a nice head kick!
Bremner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tate checks it well.
Tate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tate misses with an uppercut.
Tate throws a body shot but no joy.
Bill Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate lands a jab to the nose.
Donk. Tate catches Bremner right on the button with a cross.
Tate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bremner in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bremner blocks a jab.
Bremner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate.
Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Bremner clobbers Tate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bremner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bremner throws a front kick that sends Tate stumbling back into the cage.
Tate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bremner throws an off balance right hand
and Tate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bremner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bremner lands with a nice body kick.
Tate ducks under a wild hook from Bremner.
Tate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bremner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tate drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bremner follows Tate to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Bremner!
A relieved looking Bill Bremner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby comes to the cage accompanied by Hikky Burr. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
192 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Drake!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby misses the jab.
Drake clinches.
Cosby trying to land knees to the body.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake letting Cosby take a breather here.
Cosby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Cosby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake taking a breather.
Cosby is working for takedown but Drake is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake stops a takedown attempt from Cosby.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cosby backwards.
Drake tries a body shot but Cosby blocks it.
Cosby has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Cosby is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Drake.
Cosby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drake motions for Cosby to come forward. Drake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Cosby counters with a shoot takedown. Drake fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cosby drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drake dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake stands up over Cosby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Drake wants to stand but Cosby has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drake controlling from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cosby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake wants to stand and escape but Cosby is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby passes into half guard.
Cosby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cosby is pressing down on Drake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drake is holding on for now.
Cosby 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.
Drake is trying to stand.
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.
Cosby passes to side control.
Cosby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drake, who protects the arm well.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drake!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Drake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drake looks to land a combination but Cosby avoids it well.
Cosby thinks about countering with a body kick.
Drake is looking to clinch but Cosby is avoiding it.
Cosby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drake is looking to clinch but Cosby is avoiding it.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cosby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drake tries to clinch but Cosby moves out of range.
Cosby tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drake wants to clinch
and Cosby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drake's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby is really struggling to control Drake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cosby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bill Cosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cosby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake wants to stand and escape but Cosby is having none of it.
Cosby is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vladimir Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cosby.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cosby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Cosby circles away.
Drake wants to clinch up but Cosby keeps it at a distance.
Cosby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Drake tries to clinch up but Cosby circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake looks to clinch
and Cosby counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cosby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cosby wants to pass the guard but Drake is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosby.
Cosby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cosby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cosby throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drake to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drake is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Cosby has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Drake taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bill Cosby gave a big smile as he said 'I'd like to thank my sponsor, "Jello Pudding Pops."'.
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