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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Houston Nutt (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Houston Nutt!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molovgomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molovgomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nutt prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
A knee to the head by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov working aggressively here.
Molovgomedov has Nutt pressed against the cage, preventing Nutt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nutt 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.
Molovgomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Molovgomedov.
We've been hearing reports that Molovgomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Nutt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molovgomedov has Nutt pressed against the cage.
Molovgomedov presses Nutt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molovgomedov lands a left hand.
Molovgomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molovgomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Nutt is rocked!
Molovgomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nutt backwards.
Nutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Molovgomedov finish him?
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov dips a shoulder and cracks Nutt with a mighty uppercut! Nutt falls back against the cage and Molovgomedov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nutt is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Molovgomedov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Molovgomedov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Von Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Malmqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malmqvist's choice of entrance music: Move Bitch - Ludacris. 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Von Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Malmqvist!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmqvist moves out of range of the body kick.
Malmqvist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malmqvist.
Malmqvist blocks a head kick by Cloud.
Cloud throws a head kick but Malmqvist moves out of range.
Cloud looks to land a body kick but Malmqvist moved away.
Malmqvist works over Cloud's head and body with a nice combination.
Cloud misses with a head kick.
Malmqvist blocks a head kick by Cloud.
Cloud misses with a body kick.
Cloud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malmqvist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Von Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Malmqvist both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmqvist throws a series of strikes that have Cloud backpedaling.
Malmqvist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malmqvist avoids the head kick by Cloud.
Malmqvist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malmqvist.
Malmqvist blocks a head kick by Cloud.
Cloud throws a chopping leg kick but Malmqvist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cloud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malmqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cloud looks for the body kick but Malmqvist saw that one coming.
Malmqvist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cloud tries to clinch but Malmqvist moves out of range.
Malmqvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmqvist thuds his right hand into Cloud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malmqvist lands with an uppercut that bounces Cloud off the cage and back into range.
Malmqvist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cloud is rocked!
Cloud throws a sloppy head kick and Malmqvist moves out of range easily.
Oh Cloud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cloud is breathing heavily.
Cloud throws a sloppy head kick and Malmqvist moves out of range easily.
Cloud seems to have got his legs back now.
Cloud closes the distance but Malmqvist moves to the side
and Malmqvist counters with a one-two to the body.
Cloud throws a sloppy head kick and Malmqvist moves out of range easily.
Malmqvist throws a counter combo.
Cloud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malmqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmqvist drops Cloud with a right and a left! Malmqvist comes rushing in but Cloud regains his composure and manages to keep Malmqvist in guard.
Malmqvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malmqvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malmqvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cloud is working an open guard so Malmqvist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Malmqvist looks to land a combination. Cloud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malmqvist moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malmqvist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malmqvist throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Cloud's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Malmqvist dives in looking to finish as Cloud flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Malmqvist's strikes! Malmqvist is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Cloud's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Cloud was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Malmqvist!
Martin Malmqvist was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crank Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fernando Luiz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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176 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crank Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Luiz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Luiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luiz smiles and moves away.
Shaw clinches up with Luiz and pushes him back against the cage.
Luiz tries to work over Shaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
Shaw darts in and clinches Luiz up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz throws a head punch that misses.
Luiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Shaw.
Luiz misses with a body punch.
Luiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Luiz tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Luiz back against the cage.
Luiz throws a head punch that misses.
Luiz tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Luiz back against the cage.
Shaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crank Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaw. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Luiz is avoiding it.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Luiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crank Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch.
Luiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw breaks from the clinch.
Shaw shoots in but Luiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luiz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
Shaw goes for a double leg but Luiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luiz continues to drive forward.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz throws a big shot that misses.
Luiz dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luiz as he jumps to the side.
Luiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luiz checks a leg kick nicely.
Luiz scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Luiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw throws a quick counter head kick but Luiz was just out of range.
Luiz stuffs the takedown.
Luiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Luiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw throws a counter high kick but Luiz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shaw throws a push kick but Luiz slaps the foot to one side.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Luiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luiz throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Luiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Luiz.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luiz lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz misses the body punch
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Luiz with the counter takedown but Shaw avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crank Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luiz throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luiz.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Luiz gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Shaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luiz's waist but Luiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shaw off to one side.
We've been informed that Luiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Luiz sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luiz as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Luiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw moves out of range as Luiz strikes.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luiz.
As Luiz tries to get set, Shaw tries to push him back and clinch up but Luiz manages to avoid the attempt.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Luiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luiz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaw throws a body kick that misses.
Shaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luiz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Luiz lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luiz as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luiz as he avoids it easily.
Shaw slips under a jab from Luiz.
Luiz misses the body punch
and Shaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Shaw wants to clinch up but Luiz keeps it at a distance.
Luiz misses with a body shot.
Shaw shoots in and drives through. Luiz sprawls well.
Crank Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luiz misses with a straight right.
Luiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaw.
Luiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luiz cracks a nice hook into Shaw's ribs.
Luiz lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaw misses with a wild body shot.
Luiz throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Fernando Luiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Luiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luiz throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Luiz stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Luiz catches Shaw right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Luiz as he connects with a hook.
Shaw is rocked!
BAM! Luiz delivers a spinning backfist that drops Shaw like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Fernando Luiz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby has chosen Hikky Burr as his entrance music. Itshak Rabinovitch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Cosby's chin.
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BJJ Purple 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Itshak Rabinovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Cosby!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that misses.
Cosby with the counter takedown but Rabinovitch avoids it easily.
Rabinovitch misses with a straight left.
Cosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rabinovitch sprawls well. Rabinovitch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabinovitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Cosby misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rabinovitch 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.
Cosby stuns Rabinovitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cosby tried to score with a low kick but Rabinovitch checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby misses with a body punch
and Rabinovitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cosby misses with a body shot.
Cosby tries to clinch but Rabinovitch moves away
and Rabinovitch counters with a big head kick but Cosby shrugs it off.
Cosby misses with a body shot.
Rabinovitch throwing a counter right hand but Cosby manages to avoid it.
Rabinovitch motions for Cosby to come forward. Rabinovitch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rabinovitch rather than just go for the knockout.
Cosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabinovitch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cosby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rabinovitch misses the target.
Rabinovitch keeps Cosby at a distance using the push kick.
Cosby moves away from the strike by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabinovitch as he jumps to the side.
Cosby throws a head kick that misses.
Cosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rabinovitch lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rabinovitch throws out a loose jab but Cosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rabinovitch motions for Cosby to come forward. Rabinovitch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cosby wants to counter the offense by Rabinovitch and move into the clinch position.
Cosby checks a low kick from Rabinovitch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabinovitch connects with a jab.
Cosby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rabinovitch, pushing him back against the cage.
Rabinovitch misses with some punches.
Rabinovitch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cosby blocks it with crossed arms.
Rabinovitch looking to throw knees to the head but Cosby is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosby managing to block the knees to the body from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cosby tries to pull guard but Rabinovitch won't allow it.
Itshak Rabinovitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Cosby.
Cosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rabinovitch looking to throw knees to the head but Cosby is blocking nicely.
Rabinovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cosby avoids it.
Cosby prevents Rabinovitch from breaking the clinch.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabinovitch blocking some punches.
Rabinovitch looking to throw knees to the head but Cosby is blocking nicely.
Cosby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cosby throws a right hand that Rabinovitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabinovitch also avoids with ease.
Rabinovitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cosby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cosby.
A head kick misses from Rabinovitch.
Cosby moves into range and clinches up with Rabinovitch.
Cosby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rabinovitch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cosby takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bill Cosby has been cut.
Cosby is trying to trip Rabinovitch. He has hold of a leg but Rabinovitch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cosby persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabinovitch wriggles free and stands up.
Itshak Rabinovitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabinovitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rabinovitch throws the kick towards the body but Cosby avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itshak Rabinovitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Cosby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rabinovitch throws a right hand that misses
and Cosby counters with a three punch combo that has Rabinovitch backing up. Rabinovitch nods at Cosby to acknowledge the strikes.
Cosby lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Rabinovitch.
Cosby connects with a high kick.
Cosby avoids the head kick by Rabinovitch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rabinovitch. Cosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cosby is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rabinovitch! Cosby is out on his feet! Rabinovitch rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cosby is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cosby is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itshak Rabinovitch!
The defeated Bill Cosby had this to say: 'I'd like to thank my sponsors, "Jello Pudding Pops" and "Quaalude."'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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197 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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197 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vicente Nunes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Nunes slips the punch.
Nunes tries to clinch up.
Nunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Rodney Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Vicente Nunes has been cut.
Nunes blocks a jab.
Nunes tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Nunes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Nunes.
Despite the aggression on Nunes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Nunes looks winded!
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson drops Nunes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nunes looks back up at him and smiles so Jackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nunes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nunes will feel that in the morning.
Jackson fakes the body blow, causing Nunes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nunes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Jackson!
A relieved looking Rodney Jackson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dang Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause comes into the arena with Heart of a Champion blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
157 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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28
145 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dang Sai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sai stuffs the takedown attempt from Krause. Krause gets slowly back to his feet.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Sai.
Krause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sai swivels and escapes.
Sai's corner calls for a 1-2. Sai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krause defending well as Sai loads up on a big left hand.
Sai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krause will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krause.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sai wants to control but Krause postures up.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sai keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Krause is trying to get an arm triangle but Sai is defending well.
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!
Krause is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krause trying to control the action but Sai is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai tries to improve position but can't.
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krause is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sai wants to control but Krause postures up.
Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai tries to escape but Krause is in control.
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sai wants to control but Krause postures up.
Sai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krause's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Krause! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sai has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Krause!
James Krause gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hand Grenade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bullard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wrecking Ball. Marcus Hand Grenade acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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31
170 lbs
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30
180 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class 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
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hand Grenade!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand Grenade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bullard takes one on the button.
Bullard wants to clinch.
We've been told by Bullard's head coaches at Highland Brawl Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hand Grenade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hand Grenade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bullard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hand Grenade.
Bullard misses with a straight right.
Bullard moves into the clinch.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to striking at distance but Bullard won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
Hand Grenade is trying to break the clinch but Bullard has him pressed against the cage.
Hand Grenade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hand Grenade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullard.
A jab lands there for Bullard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand Grenade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bullard momentarily.
Hand Grenade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hand Grenade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hand Grenade throws a jab when Bullard was well out of range.
Bullard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bullard thinking.
Hand Grenade slips under a jab.
It seemed like Hand Grenade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bullard throws a nice looking combination but Hand Grenade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hand Grenade misses with a hook.
Hand Grenade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bullard scores with a shot to the body.
Bullard moves into the clinch successfully.
Bullard has a couple of punches blocked by Hand Grenade.
Bullard presses Hand Grenade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hand Grenade is trying to break the clinch but Bullard is controlling him.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Hand Grenade uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand Grenade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard keeps control of Hand Grenade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hand Grenade is trying to break the clinch but Bullard has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard throws a punch but it's blocked by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade prevents a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hand Grenade's efforts to push away.
Hand Grenade tries to break the clinch but Bullard is controlling the position.
Hand Grenade is trying to push Bullard away but Bullard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bullard misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bullard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to striking at distance but Bullard won't allow it.
Hand Grenade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hand Grenade has had enough of the clinch but Bullard keeps him there for the moment.
Bullard lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Bullard misses with a hook.
Bullard clinches with his opponent.
Hand Grenade is trying to force a seperation but Bullard has the dominant position.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bullard tries a body shot but Hand Grenade blocks it.
Bullard pushes Hand Grenade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to striking at distance but Bullard won't allow it.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Hand Grenade manages to break the clinch.
Bullard lunges at Hand Grenade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hand Grenade's hand.
Hand Grenade clobbers Bullard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bullard misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Hand Grenade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bullard wants to clinch.
Tony Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade slips a straight right by Bullard.
Bullard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bullard punishes Hand Grenade's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Hand Grenade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bullard doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Bullard does it's job there.
Bullard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hand Grenade can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
A short uppercut from Bullard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullard.
Hand Grenade is rocked!
Bullard throws a punch but it's blocked by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullard finish him?
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hand Grenade seems to have recovered his senses.
Hand Grenade is looking to break free of the clinch but Bullard has double underhooks.
Bullard throws a punch but it's blocked by Hand Grenade.
Bullard is working Hand Grenade over against the cage.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bullard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bullard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hand Grenade.
No joy there for Hand Grenade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bullard doesn't manage to clinch there - Hand Grenade circles away.
Hand Grenade defending well as Bullard loads up on a big left hand.
Hand Grenade drops his hands momentarily and Bullard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bullard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bullard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hand Grenade.
Bullard misses with a straight right.
A jab from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullard digs a right hand underneath Hand Grenade's ribcage. Hand Grenade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bullard lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand Grenade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hand Grenade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hand Grenade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bullard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hand Grenade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard moves away from the strike by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullard misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Hand Grenade.
Bullard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hand Grenade slips under a jab from Bullard.
Bullard throws an overhand right that drops Hand Grenade like a sack of potatoes! Bullard dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bullard!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Bullard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bravie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rosing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosing has chosen Nicki Minaj - Pound The Alarm as his entrance music. Ronald Rosing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
271 lbs
16 - 1 - 0 |
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29
250 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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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
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Rosing!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravie misses with a body shot.
Bravie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bravie is looking to clinch.
And Rosing tries to counter it with a takedown but Bravie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Highland Brawl Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rosing closes the distance and clinches.
Bravie working aggressively here.
Bravie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosing backwards.
Bravie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bravie lands an uppercut.
Bravie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bravie is trying to stall.
Rosing is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edward Bravie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Rosing.
Rosing is trying to drag Bravie to the mat but Bravie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravie.
Rosing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosings head.
Rosing misses with a body punch.
Bravie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rosing is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bravie to the mat. Bravie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bravie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bravie tries to get out of the position.
Rosing is looking to work some ground and pound but Bravie has wrist control.
Bravie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosing is one step ahead there.
Bravie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravie keeping moving, preventing Rosing from controlling successfully.
Rosing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravie keeping moving, preventing Rosing from controlling successfully.
Rosing with a nice head shot there.
Rosing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bravie wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Rosing scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rosing 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.
Rosing trying to control but Bravie is working from the bottom.
Rosing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bravie trying to control the position.
Rosing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bravie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosing in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosing moves away.
Rosing on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bravie fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rosing.
Edward Bravie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Bravie misses
and Rosing counters with a takedown into side control.
Bravie trying to remain calm as Rosing controls from the top position.
Rosing working the ground and pound.
Rosing working away.
Rosing throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bravie tries to buck Rosing off but Rosing is having none of it.
Rosing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bravie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bravie tries to buck Rosing off but Rosing is having none of it.
Rosing working the ground and pound but Bravie is defending the strikes.
Rosing throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bravie wants to control but Rosing postures up.
Rosing cracks Bravie with a big right hand but Bravie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bravie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravie is looking to regain half guard here but Rosing keeps moving and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rosing working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rosing postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rosing lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Rosing are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bravie seems a little lost for a moment, as Rosing dominates the positioning.
Bravie is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosing landing strikes.
Rosing misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rosing lands a few punches from side control.
Rosing controlling from side mount.
Bravie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Rosing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bravie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rosing.
Bravie takes a swing at Rosing's ribcage but misses.
Rosing avoids the body shot from Bravie.
Bravie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rosing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bravie as he avoids it easily.
Rosing shoots in looking for a takedown. Bravie tries to sprawl out of it but Rosing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bravie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edward Bravie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Rosing.
Rosing clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rosing can't get the takedown.
A short right from Bravie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosing takes an elbow to the temple.
Bravie breaks from the clinch.
Bravie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bravie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rosing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bravie avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosing on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rosing is breathing heavily.
Bravie lands a big right hand that sends Rosing crashing to the mat! Bravie stays standing though and waves Rosing back to his feet!
Edward Bravie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravie is looking to slow Rosing down with leg kicks.
Bravie walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rosing drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bravie swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rosing's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Bravie!
A relieved looking Edward Bravie 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karelin's choice of entrance music: Russian National Anthem. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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240 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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29
289 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juravlev.
Nice takedown defense from Juravlev. No joy for Karelin on that attempt.
Juravlev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juravlev gets a clinch.
Juravlev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karelin blocks an uppercut.
Karelin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Juravlev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juravlev tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juravlev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev just leaning against Karelin, taking a breather.
Karelin tries a body shot but Juravlev blocks it.
Juravlev misses with the head strike.
Juravlev is leaning against Karelin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juravlev lands a hook that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Juravlev misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Juravlev.
Juravlev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juravlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juravlev tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Karelin slowing the pace effectively.
Juravlev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juravlev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juravlev works on Karelin's body with a couple of short punches.
Juravlev lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Juravlev blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juravlev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juravlev.
Juravlev scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juravlev lands a nice shot to the body.
Karelin looks winded!
A body shot lands from Juravlev.
Juravlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juravlev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juravlev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juravlev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juravlev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karelin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juravlev clinches with his opponent.
Juravlev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Juravlev is defending well.
Juravlev digs a right hand underneath Karelin's ribcage. Karelin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karelin misses with the head strike.
Juravlev swings wildly with an uppercut but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to drag Juravlev to the mat but Juravlev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Juravlev.
Juravlev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juravlev struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelin controls his hands.
Juravlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Juravlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
Karelin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karelin manages to end up in side control.
Juravlev is trying to get back to half guard.
Juravlev is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working the ground and pound.
Juravlev is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin is trying to ground and pound but Juravlev uses the momentary lack of control by Karelin to regain half guard.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juravlev kicks Karelin off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Juravlev's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin moves away from the strike by Juravlev.
Karelin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juravlev, as that shot connected.
Juravlev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karelin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juravlev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Juravlev!
Juravlev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Juravlev sprawls well.
A big left from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karelin defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karelin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Juravlev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Karelin dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
Karelin trying to control the position but Juravlev is working away.
Juravlev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juravlev wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Juravlev tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Juravlev is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin cracks Juravlev with a big right hand but Juravlev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Juravlev wants to get back to his feet but Karelin drags him back down.
Juravlev defending against the ground and pound.
Karelin throws a strike aimed at the side of Juravlev's head but Juravlev avoids it well.
Juravlev is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Juravlev pushes Karelin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Karelin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Karelin working the head and body with strikes.
Juravlev tries to improve position but can't.
Karelin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juravlev's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karelin off and has taken his back!
Juravlev tries to keep control of the position but Karelin is staying busy.
Juravlev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karelin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juravlev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Karelin trying to control the hands but Juravlev breaks the grip.
Karelin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Juravlev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Juravlev controlling the position well here. Karelin rolled but Juravlev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Juravlev is not going to allow Karelin to sit and survive in this position.
Juravlev controlling from the back.
Karelin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juravlev's guard. Nice work there by Karelin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karelin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juravlev to the ground. Karelin is now in Juravlev's guard.
Juravlev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Juravlev wriggles free and stands up.
Juravlev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karelin under the eye.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin slips under a jab.
Alexey Juravlev is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
Karelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Karelin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juravlev won't be happy with that.
Juravlev throws Karelin to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Juravlev misses.
Karelin shoots and misses
and Juravlev counters with a right hand to the body.
Karelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juravlev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Juravlev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Karelin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karelin connects with a crisp jab.
Juravlev tries to clinch up but Karelin circles away and keeps his distance.
Juravlev throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin with the counter takedown but Juravlev avoids it easily.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Juravlev lands with an overhand left.
Juravlev scores with a jab. Karelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The cut above Vitaly Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juravlev connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off.
Juravlev lunges at Karelin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karelin's hand.
Vitaly Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Juravlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Karelin wants to clinch up but Juravlev keeps it at a distance.
Juravlev throws a right and a left that Karelin avoids nicely.
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juravlev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Juravlev.
Karelin tries to circle away but Juravlev has him pinned against the cage.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juravlev can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
Juravlev presses Karelin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juravlev is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev pushes Karelin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juravlev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Juravlev.
Juravlev lands an uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Alexey Juravlev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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