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HFC 41:Wiremu vs Magomedov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruiz comes to the cage accompanied by OCTAGON. Oliver Ruiz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruiz keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Ruiz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Ruiz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiz avoiding damage.
Brooks can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Brooks's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Ruiz falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Brooks!
Mark Brooks made sure to mention his sponsor, Anarchy Clothing & Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baruch Yehuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baruch Yehuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yehuda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yehuda.
Yehuda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Drago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yehuda defends well and Drago ends up having to push Yehuda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yehuda lands with a cross.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Yehuda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yehuda wants it to stay on the feet.
Yehuda misses with a wild body shot.
Drago staying out of range there.
Drago 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.
Baruch Yehuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yehuda is keeping the position for now.
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yehuda is keeping the position for now.
Yehuda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drago on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago passes Yehuda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yehuda controlling the position for now.
Drago not doing much here.
Yehuda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yehuda tries to get out of the position.
Drago tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yehuda controls his leg.
Drago stands up and beckons Yehuda to join him on the feet.
Yehuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
Yehuda throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yehuda throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Drago throws a low kick but Yehuda moves out of range easily.
Yehuda throws a big counter combination but Drago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt.
Baruch Yehuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yehuda misses with a body shot.
A jab from Yehuda does it's job there.
Drago dives in and grabs Yehuda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yehuda pushes down on Drago's head and hops out.
It looked like Yehuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Yehuda's head coaches at Barbell Brigade that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drago shoots in but Yehuda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drago slips under a jab from Yehuda.
Drago darts in trying to clinch
and Yehuda counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Yehuda misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yehuda.
Yehuda jabs Drago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Yehuda misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yehuda stuffs the takedown attempt from Drago. Drago gets slowly back to his feet.
Drago throws a head kick but Yehuda moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Drago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drago moves into range and clinches up with Yehuda.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yehuda walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yehuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Yehuda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drago is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Yehuda misses.
Drago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yehuda throws out the jab.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yehuda.
Drago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Yehuda misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yehuda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drago.
Yehuda is breathing heavily.
Drago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yehuda lands with an overhand left.
Drago tries for a takedown but Yehuda circles away easily
and Yehuda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yehuda misses with a hook to the body
and Drago counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yehuda!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago decides to stand back up.
Drago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yehuda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yehuda swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yehuda as he jumps to the side.
Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baruch Yehuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Yehuda, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Yehuda against the cage but Yehuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yehuda throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt.
Yehuda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yehuda thinking.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yehuda.
Drago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drago there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown. Yehuda tries to sprawl out of it but Drago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yehuda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baruch Yehuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yehuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt
and Yehuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Drago blocks a jab.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yehuda avoids it really well and circles away.
Yehuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drago can do to turn this around?
Drago is breathing heavily.
Yehuda swinging wildly here.
Yehuda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drago backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yehuda connects with a right hand. Drago shakes it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Yehuda.
Nice shot lands for Yehuda.
Drago darts in looking for a takedown but Yehuda gets double underhooks and turns Drago into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yehuda swinging wildly here.
Drago has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yehuda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drago or not.
Yehuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Yehuda lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Yehuda.
Yehuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yehuda walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yehuda scores with a jab.
Yehuda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yehuda.
Drago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yehuda back to the cage. Drago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yehuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yehuda moves out of range of the body kick from Drago.
Yehuda scores with a three punch combo!
Yehuda tests Drago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands with a right hand.
Yehuda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yehuda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yehuda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drago throws the kick towards the body but Yehuda avoids it.
Baruch Yehuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown. Yehuda tries to sprawl out of it but Drago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yehuda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baruch Yehuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yehuda thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yehuda cracks Drago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baruch Yehuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Yehuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yehuda misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely.
Yehuda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yehuda wants it to stay on the feet.
Yehuda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yehuda swinging wildly here.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yehuda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yehuda misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Yehuda.
Yehuda swinging wildly here.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Yehuda pushes him off.
Yehuda throws a big counter combination but Drago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baruch Yehuda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yehuda lands a jab to the nose.
Yehuda scores with a jab.
Drago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yehuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Drago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago wants to control from the top but Yehuda keeps moving.
Drago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Yehuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago being controlled here momentarily.
Drago wants to control from the top but Yehuda keeps moving.
Yehuda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yehuda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drago controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yehuda misses.
A jab from Yehuda misses.
Drago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drago is controlling the pace.
Yehuda is not content to let Drago control the position.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yehuda wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yehuda tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Ivan Drago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yehuda is concentrating on defense, preventing Drago from advancing position.
Yehuda trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yehuda is concentrating on defense, preventing Drago from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yehuda is trying to control but can't.
Yehuda is staying active underneath Drago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yehuda has hold of Drago's hands but Drago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baruch Yehuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yehuda, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruch Yehuda!
Baruch Yehuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McBarz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jennifer Lopez- Get right. Berkowitz has chosen Elephants - Them Crooked Vultures as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby McBarz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Berkowitz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBarz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBarz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berkowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBarz.
Berkowitz 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.
Berkowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berkowitz lands with a kick to the temple. McBarz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bobby McBarz has been cut.
Berkowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by McBarz's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McBarz throws a body shot but no joy.
Berkowitz cracks McBarz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McBarz ducks under a wild hook from Berkowitz.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
Berkowitz lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkowitz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berkowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McBarz backwards.
Berkowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berkowitz throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Berkowitz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McBarz blocks an elbow strike from Berkowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McBarz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McBarz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBarz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Berkowitz misses.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berkowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berkowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBarz manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from McBarz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Berkowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBarz misses with a looping left.
Berkowitz throws a good cross that connects.
McBarz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Berkowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Berkowitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBarz.
Berkowitz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McBarz is trying to break the clinch but Berkowitz has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berkowitz.
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!
The referee calls for Berkowitz to work.
Berkowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berkowitz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Berkowitz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McBarz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berkowitz.
A shot in the inside from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz tries to land knees in the clinch but McBarz avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berkowitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBarz avoids it.
McBarz has had enough of the clinch but Berkowitz keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berkowitz.
A head punch on the inside from Berkowitz fails to land.
Berkowitz cracks McBarz with a nice body shot.
Berkowitz misses with an elbow strike.
Berkowitz misses with some punches.
Berkowitz displaying some good clinch control by pressing McBarz up against the cage.
Berkowitz working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz tries to throw a body punch but McBarz avoids it by throwing Berkowitz back against the cage.
McBarz avoiding damage as Berkowitz throws knees to the body.
McBarz has had enough of the clinch but Berkowitz keeps him there for the moment.
Berkowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBarz can't break the clinch.
Berkowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Berkowitz has McBarz pressed against the cage, preventing McBarz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McBarz managing to block the knees to the body from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but McBarz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkowitz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Berkowitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBarz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McBarz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berkowitz.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McBarz blocks the elbow strike.
Berkowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berkowitz slows down the pace here.
Berkowitz slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berkowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but McBarz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berkowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berkowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berkowitz keeps control of McBarz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berkowitz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McBarz blocks a body shot from Berkowitz.
McBarz wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBarz prevents a body shot from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Berkowitz tries to work over McBarz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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.
McBarz wants to break free but Berkowitz has control.
Berkowitz stalling the fight.
Berkowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Berkowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berkowitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBarz backwards.
Berkowitz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berkowitz working aggressively here.
Berkowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berkowitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBarz managing to block the knees to the body from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berkowitz.
A head punch on the inside from Berkowitz fails to land.
McBarz prevents a body shot from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz can't find room to land a body shot as McBarz controls the action.
Berkowitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Berkowitz.
McBarz can't break the clinch.
Berkowitz effectively controlling the action here.
Berkowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berkowitz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berkowitz pushes McBarz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berkowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berkowitz avoiding damage.
McBarz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Berkowitz. That snapped McBarz's head back.
A punch combination from Berkowitz misses.
McBarz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berkowitz throws out the jab.
Berkowitz pushes McBarz away with a front kick.
Bobby McBarz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkowitz walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBarz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berkowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McBarz throws a right hand that Berkowitz ducks under and follows up with a left that Berkowitz also avoids with ease.
Berkowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Berkowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBarz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McBarz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkowitz manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from McBarz.
Bobby McBarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berkowitz.
McBarz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Berkowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkowitz misses with an uppercut. McBarz saw that one coming.
Berkowitz scores with the left hand. McBarz knows he should have avoided that one.
Berkowitz misses with an uppercut. McBarz saw that one coming.
Berkowitz slips a jab and a cross from McBarz.
Berkowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berkowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
McBarz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berkowitz avoids the body shot from McBarz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBarz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBarz misses with a hook.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
Berkowitz throws a looping overhand right but McBarz ducks down to avoid it.
McBarz throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkowitz.
McBarz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McBarz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andy Berkowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBarz.
Berkowitz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Berkowitz drops his hands momentarily and McBarz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
McBarz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berkowitz.
Berkowitz looks for the body kick but McBarz saw that one coming.
Berkowitz lands a body shot.
Berkowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Berkowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping McBarz under the eye.
McBarz tries to bum rush Berkowitz with a series of wild strikes but Berkowitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBarz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkowitz manages to avoid it.
McBarz takes a swing at Berkowitz's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berkowitz.
Berkowitz throws a hook but McBarz avoids it easily.
McBarz throws a right hand that Berkowitz ducks under and follows up with a left that Berkowitz also avoids with ease.
Berkowitz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkowitz with a nice cross.
Berkowitz slips a jab and a cross from McBarz.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Berkowitz avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz moves into range and clinches up with McBarz.
Berkowitz tries a knee to the head but McBarz blocks it.
Berkowitz working aggressively here.
McBarz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBarz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berkowitz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berkowitz throws an elbow but misses.
Berkowitz stalling the fight.
McBarz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McBarz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berkowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as McBarz controls his hands.
Berkowitz is trying to pull guard but McBarz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBarz is trying to break the clinch but Berkowitz is controlling him.
Berkowitz is stalling here.
Berkowitz trying to land knees to the body.
Bobby McBarz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berkowitz misses with the head strike.
Berkowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBarz tries to land knees in the clinch but Berkowitz avoids the damage to the body.
Berkowitz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andy Berkowitz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berkowitz.
McBarz is trying to break free.
Berkowitz trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berkowitz lands with a short shot to the head.
Berkowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Berkowitz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McBarz avoiding damage as Berkowitz throws knees to the body.
Berkowitz pressing his opponent against the cage.
McBarz wants to get back to striking at distance but Berkowitz won't allow it.
Berkowitz with a knee to the head.
McBarz being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Berkowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berkowitz 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Berkowitz!
After winning the bout, Andy Berkowitz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Spanky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Paradise City by Guns N' Roses. A fine choice. Spanky has chosen Death is Forming- Jay Reatard as his entrance music. Leonardo Spanky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
199 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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21
204 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Spanky!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanky scores with a jab.
Spanky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Spanky moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Spanky sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spanky throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spanky wobbles Lee with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Spanky dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Lee to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonardo Spanky!
Leonardo Spanky took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Robert Lee had this to say: 'On any given day...I will kill him next time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Foote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenky Pupoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shelby Foote has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shelby Foote seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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149 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jenky Pupoo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pupoo stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Pupoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Foote both land. Nice combination.
Foote takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foote scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pupoo is trying to get back to half guard.
Foote throws a strike aimed at the side of Pupoo's head but Pupoo avoids it well.
Pupoo being controlled for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pupoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foote is looking to take a break and control but Pupoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foote in side control, throwing shots but Pupoo defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Foote'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.
Foote misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Foote is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pupoo dodges the ground and pound from Foote.
Pupoo tries to bench press Foote off him but Foote keeps the position.
Foote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foote working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Foote is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pupoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote happy to just control the position for now.
Pupoo is trying to get back to half guard.
Pupoo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pupoo tries to control Foote's head but Foote pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Pupoo is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Shelby Foote!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Nyysonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alk Manik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Nyysonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alk Manik!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manik fails with the takedown.
Manik 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.
Manik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyysonen circles away.
Nyysonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manik was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyysonen.
Nyysonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nyysonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nyysonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyysonen wants to control from the top but Manik keeps moving.
Manik controls Nyysonen momentarily but Nyysonen frees himself.
Nyysonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nyysonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nyysonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Manik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nyysonen is in close to Manik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manik trying to strike off his back.
Nyysonen postures up in Manik's guard and throws a big left but Manik blocks it.
Nyysonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manik wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manik keeping moving, preventing Nyysonen from controlling successfully.
Manik throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nyysonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nyysonen throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nyysonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manik's head.
Nyysonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nyysonen is in close to Manik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nyysonen is aware though and is defending well.
Nyysonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manik lands with a few short shots to the body.
Nyysonen is trying for a kimura here. Manik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nyysonen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niklas Nyysonen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Groenveld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Groenveld is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
300 lbs
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293 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Groenveld!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenveld throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Stefan Groenveld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenveld takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Groenveld punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tanaka throws a nice looking combination but Groenveld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Groenveld takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanaka takes a swing at Groenveld's ribcage but misses.
Groenveld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanaka misses with a combination
and Groenveld makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Groenveld is just out of range.
Groenveld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Groenveld stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Tanaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenveld scores with a shot to the body.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Groenveld.
Groenveld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Groenveld lands a slapping body shot.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Groenveld scores with the left hand. Tanaka knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ken Tanaka has been cut.
Groenveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Groenveld.
Tanaka misses with a double jab
and Groenveld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Groenveld.
Groenveld lands with a hook. Tanaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Groenveld has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tanaka looks up at the clock. Bad move! Groenveld lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tanaka. Groenveld pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levan Kvirkvelia (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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28
175 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Kvirkvelia!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Kvirkvelia as he connects with a hook.
Jensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kvirkvelia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jensen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia scores with a head kick. Jensen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kvirkvelia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jensen will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters circling a little - Kvirkvelia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kvirkvelia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jensen under the eye.
Kvirkvelia connects with a looping right hand.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvirkvelia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been hearing reports that Jensen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A cross from Kvirkvelia lands.
Jensen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia scores with the left hand. Jensen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kvirkvelia looks to throw a body kick
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kvirkvelia has control of Jensen's left arm, preventing Jensen from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jensen tries to move to mount but Kvirkvelia blocks the move with his legs.
Kvirkvelia wants to control but Jensen postures up.
Kvirkvelia is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to control but Kvirkvelia is keeping him busy.
Jensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jensen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kvirkvelia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jensen's guard! Nice work there by Kvirkvelia!
Jensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jensen working a defensive guard here.
Jensen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kvirkvelia is defending well. Jensen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kvirkvelia has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jensen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jensen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiremu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. Magomedov has chosen Chris Brown - See You Again Feat. Tyga & Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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22
194 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Decent 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiremu tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wiremu defends it well.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiremu swivels and escapes.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wiremu lands a jab-cross combination.
Wiremu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wiremu wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomedov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wiremu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wiremu and Magomedov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wiremu is defending well.
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wiremu is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
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.
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wiremu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiremu, who protects the arm well.
Wiremu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiremu tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiremu, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wiremu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wiremu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wiremu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magomedov's guard! Nice work there by Wiremu!
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wiremu is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Wiremu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wiremu wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
Wiremu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wiremu is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wiremu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wiremu!
Magomedov throws Wiremu to one side and escapes!
Wiremu misses with a wild body shot.
Wiremu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiremu misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Wiremu trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wiremu defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Wiremu is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wiremu defends it well.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wiremu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiremu scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a looping right.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov with a hook.
Wiremu staying out of range there.
Magomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiremu is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wiremu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wiremu has escaped and now he's on top!
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wiremu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiremu defends it easily.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Wiremu pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wiremu uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wiremu gets to mount! Magomedov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wiremu trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wiremu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Wiremu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound.
Wiremu content just to control the position here.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Wiremu seems content to control.
Rashid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Wiremu trying to control the pace.
Magomedov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wiremu. Oh but Magomedov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wiremu goes limp - he's gone! Magomedov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rashid Magomedov!
After the big win, Rashid Magomedov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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