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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Girlea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliseo Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Girlea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Girlea! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliseo Duncan! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Duncan tries to sprawl but Girlea drives through with a takedown into half guard. Duncan missing with punches from the bottom.
Duncan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Well, if Girlea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Girlea not landing any meaningful shots this time. Girlea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Duncan wants to get back to his feet. Girlea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duncan defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duncan actively working from the bottom here. Girlea seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Girlea trying to mount his opponent but Duncan defends it. Duncan is trying to stand back up but Girlea is controlling him
Girlea tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Duncan. Still in half guard, Girlea seems content to control. Girlea lands with a punch from half guard. Girlea prevents Duncan from improving his position. Girlea looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duncan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Duncan has hold of Girlea's hands but Girlea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Duncan is still in real trouble! Can Girlea finish him? Girlea perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Girlea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Nice strikes from Girlea there. Girlea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duncan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Girlea. Girlea stalling. Girlea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Girlea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Duncan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Girlea scores with a couple of nice shots. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Girlea in particular looking to stall. Girlea lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Duncan quite badly. Duncan pulls Girlea in close trying to recover. Girlea postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Duncan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Duncan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Girlea!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jari Suomalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jari Suomalainen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Showtime doesn't succeed with the takedown and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Showtime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Suomalainen misses the target. Showtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suomalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Showtime misses with a hook
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Suomalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Showtime.
Suomalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Showtime misses with a hook
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand. Showtime tries to clinch up. No joy there for Showtime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand. Suomalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Showtime shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Showtime misses with a combination
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice combination there by Showtime.
Suomalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Showtime. Showtime misses with a takedown attempt and Suomalainen counters with a straight right hand. Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime. Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suomalainen as he avoids it easily. Showtime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Showtime misses with a double jab
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut. Showtime throws a body shot but no joy. Suomalainen throws a big counter combination but Showtime scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Showtime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Showtime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suomalainen back to the cage. Showtime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Suomalainen throws the left hand but Showtime avoids the punch easily. Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch but Suomalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Suomalainen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Showtime misses with a wild body shot. Showtime misses with a left hand and Suomalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suomalainen leaves Showtime with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Suomalainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Suomalainen lands with a hook. Showtime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Showtime wants to clinch up but Suomalainen keeps it at a distance. Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Suomalainen appears to be looking for a big counter. Showtime lands a right hook to the body.
Showtime swinging wildly here.
Suomalainen misses with an uppercut. Showtime misses with a takedown attempt and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand. Suomalainen misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Showtime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab. Showtime shoots and misses and Suomalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Showtime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A jab from Suomalainen misses. Showtime clinches with his opponent.
Showtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suomalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Suomalainen misses with a looping left. Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suomalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Suomalainen throwing a counter right hand but Showtime manages to avoid it. Showtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suomalainen throws a right and a left that Showtime avoids nicely. Showtime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suomalainen defends well and Showtime ends up having to push Suomalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Showtime fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Suomalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showtime.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suomalainen as he avoids it easily. Showtime looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Suomalainen swinging wildly here.
Suomalainen throws a series of punches but Showtime moves out of range. Suomalainen throws a series of punches but Showtime moves out of range. Showtime takes a jab right on the kisser.
Showtime looks to clinch letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand. Suomalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suomalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Showtime tries to clinch but Suomalainen moves out of range. Showtime misses with an uppercut. Showtime fails in his attempt to clinch. Showtime tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen 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.
Suomalainen misses with a hook. Showtime ducked under it nicely. Showtime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suomalainen throwing a counter right hand but Showtime manages to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Showtime looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Suomalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Showtime shoots in and drives through. Suomalainen sprawls well. Showtime shoots in for a takedown but Suomalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Suomalainen throws a big counter combination but Showtime scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Showtime misses with a head kick.
Showtime closes the distance and clinches. Still in the clinch, Suomalainen scores with a nice short uppercut. Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Showtime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Showtime can do to turn this around? Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Showtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showtime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suomalainen defends well and Showtime ends up having to push Suomalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jari Suomalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Showtime.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Showtime. Those never looked like landing. Suomalainen throwing a counter right hand but Showtime manages to avoid it. Suomalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Showtime should have avoided that one. Showtime moves into the clinch. Showtime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Showtime has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Showtime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suomalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A combination from Suomalainen does no damage. Showtime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suomalainen as he avoids it easily. Showtime is breathing heavily. Showtime swinging wildly here.
It looked like Suomalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Suomalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jari Suomalainen is winning the standup battle so far. A low kick from Showtime is predictable there and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Showtime looks to land a combination but Suomalainen avoids it well. Suomalainen throws a right hand that Showtime ducks under and follows up with a left that Showtime also avoids with ease. Showtime stalks Suomalainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suomalainen's face. Suomalainen staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Showtime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suomalainen throws out the jab. Showtime darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Showtime misses with a wild combination.
Suomalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Showtime misses with a few strikes there.
Suomalainen with a hook. Suomalainen looks to throw the jab but Showtime is out of range. Nice defenses there by Showtime. Showtime misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Suomalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab from Suomalainen does it's job there. Rick Showtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Showtime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suomalainen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Showtime moves away from the strike by Suomalainen. Showtime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Showtime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rick Showtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Showtime wants to clinch up but Suomalainen keeps it at a distance. Showtime tries to clinch up. Showtime throws a right and a left that Suomalainen avoids nicely. Suomalainen is looking to counter punch. Suomalainen throws a looping overhand right but Showtime ducks down to avoid it. Showtime misses with a takedown attempt letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand. Suomalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showtime dives in and grabs Suomalainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suomalainen pushes down on Showtime's head and hops out. A big right from Suomalainen misses. Suomalainen misses with a straight left. Showtime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Showtime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Showtime throws a shot from downtown. Suomalainen moves away and avoids it. It looked like Suomalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Showtime misses with a takedown and Suomalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Suomalainen throws a big shot that misses. Showtime throws a counter combo. Showtime is looking to clinch. Showtime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suomalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big left from Suomalainen misses. Showtime clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Showtime manages to break the clinch.
Showtime misses with a combination
and Suomalainen counters with a three punch combo that has Showtime backing up. Showtime nods at Suomalainen to acknowledge the strikes. Showtime throws a nice looking combination but Suomalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Suomalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suomalainen moves out of range as Showtime strikes. Suomalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Showtime tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Suomalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Showtime is rocked! Showtime doesn't succeed with the takedown and Suomalainen counters with a huge left! Showtime is in big trouble! He's backing up but Suomalainen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Showtime from any more damage. A dominating finish by Suomalainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Suomalainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Troumblet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Wosiecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konrad Wosiecki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Troumblet's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Troumblet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Wosiecki! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wosiecki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Troumblet tries to avoid it but Wosiecki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Troumblet to the ground. Troumblet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wosiecki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Troumblet defends it nicely. Troumblet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Troumblet is striking from the bottom but Wosiecki uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Wosiecki prevents Troumblet from improving his position. Wosiecki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Troumblet tries to get to full guard but Wosiecki has control of the leg. Wosiecki is working for a kimura but Troumblet is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Wosiecki. Wosiecki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Troumblet wants to get back to his feet. Wosiecki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wosiecki is looking to take a break and control but Troumblet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wosiecki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Troumblet works his way to full guard. Good work. Wosiecki trying to control but Troumblet is working from the bottom. Wosiecki chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wosiecki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wosiecki trying to control but Troumblet is working from the bottom. Wosiecki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Troumblet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Troumblet is trying to control the position but Wosiecki postures up. Wosiecki stands up over Troumblet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wosiecki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wosiecki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wosiecki cracks Troumblet with a solid left hand. Wosiecki pushes down on Troumblet's leg and manages to get into half guard. Troumblet taking some punishment here, with Wosiecki in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wosiecki lands a nice short elbow. Troumblet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Troumblet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wosiecki on the ground. Troumblet is breathing heavily. Wosiecki scoring with strikes to the body and head. Wosiecki is trying to control the action in half guard but Troumblet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wosiecki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Wosiecki working Troumblet over with strikes. Wosiecki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wosiecki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wosiecki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wosiecki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Troumblet wants to get back to his feet. Wosiecki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wosiecki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Troumblet is just riding it out for now. Wosiecki eventually gives up the hold. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wosiecki connects with a nice short shot to Troumblet's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wosiecki 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.
Wosiecki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wosiecki goes for a double leg but Troumblet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Troumblet continues to drive forward. Wosiecki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nick Troumblet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Wosiecki. Wosiecki fails with a takedown attempt. Troumblet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wosiecki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Troumblet moves in looking to clinch but Wosiecki pushes him off. Troumblet shoots in and bounces Wosiecki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Troumblet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Troumblet throws an elbow that misses. Wosiecki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Troumblet's guard. Nice move by Wosiecki! Troumblet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wosiecki's guard. Troumblet trying to control but Wosiecki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Troumblet postures up in Wosiecki's guard and throws a big left but Wosiecki blocks it. Wosiecki managing to control the position. Wosiecki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Troumblet. Troumblet cracks Wosiecki with a solid left hand. Troumblet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Troumblet's corner is telling him to maintain position. Troumblet looking to sit in guard and control but Wosiecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Troumblet looking for a guillotine here but Wosiecki defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wosiecki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Wosiecki postures up and lands a big shot to Troumblet's brow. Wosiecki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Wosiecki chips away with some ground and pound. Troumblet wants to sweep but no luck. Troumblet has momentary wrist control but Wosiecki slips an elbow through the middle. Wosiecki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wosiecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wosiecki landing some decent shots from guard. Wosiecki passes Troumblet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wosiecki content to control rather than advance. Wosiecki lands with a punch from half guard. Troumblet is defending against the submission attempts here by Wosiecki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wosiecki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wosiecki winds up and cracks Troumblet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wosiecki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wosiecki drops an elbow to the side of Troumblet's head. Troumblet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Troumblet is looking for a sweep. Wosiecki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Konrad Wosiecki has got the better of the ground game so far. Wosiecki is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wosiecki looks to score some points with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wosiecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Troumblet with a poor takedown and Troumblet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wosiecki fails with a takedown attempt. Troumblet slaps away a takedown attempt from Wosiecki, before circling back to the center of the mat. Wosiecki feints and as Troumblet raises his hands in defense, Wosiecki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wosiecki lands a couple of elbows. Wosiecki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Troumblet's head. Wosiecki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wosiecki lands some shots froms side control. Wosiecki cracks Troumblet with a big elbow. Wosiecki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wosiecki cracks Troumblet with an elbow. That is naaassty. Wosiecki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Wosiecki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Wosiecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wosiecki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Troumblet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sloppy strikes there by Wosiecki.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wosiecki is working Troumblet over with some ground and pound from side control. Wosiecki working the head with strikes. Wosiecki working the ground and pound. Wosiecki is trying to get an arm triangle but Troumblet is defending well. Wosiecki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Troumblet is trying to improve his position. Troumblet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wosiecki off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wosiecki trying to control the position but Troumblet manages to sink in the hooks. Troumblet throwing strikes and Wosiecki squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. Troumblet punching from mount but Wosiecki doing a good job of avoiding damage. Wosiecki is looking to get to half guard. Wosiecki manages to regain half guard. Good work. Troumblet is trying to control the action in half guard but Wosiecki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Troumblet is nestled in close to Wosiecki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wosiecki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Troumblet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wosiecki wants to control but Troumblet is keeping busy.
Wosiecki tries to roll over but Troumblet keeps him under control. Wosiecki gets full guard. Troumblet cracks Wosiecki with a solid left hand. Wosiecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wosiecki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Troumblet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Troumblet throws an elbow that misses. Wosiecki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Troumblet's guard. Nice move by Wosiecki!
Nick Troumblet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Troumblet has an active guard here but Wosiecki has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Konrad Wosiecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wosiecki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wosiecki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tojii Gambin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tojii Gambin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
153 lbs
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27
152 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tojii Gambin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Kint! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambin sees it coming and avoids it easily. No joy there for Gambin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kint throws a right and a left that Gambin avoids nicely. Gambin shoots in looking for a takedown but Kint manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gambin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gambin misses with a takedown attempt and Kint counters with a stiff right hand. Kint will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kint is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tojii Gambin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kint scores with a sloppy right hand. Gambin should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Gambin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gambin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kint scrambles back to his feet. Kint has closed the distance and engaged Gambin in a clinch.
Kint lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Gambin jumps guard but Kint stands there with Gambin around his waist. Gambin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kint just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gambin's brow. Kint tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gambin avoids it. Gambin is trying to pull guard but Kint has him pressed against the cage. Kint goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gambin prevents it.
Kint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kint misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gambin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kint sprawls and moves away. Kint gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kint is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gambin tries to pull guard but Kint holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambin drops back down to his feet.
Gambin is trying to pull guard but Kint has him pressed against the cage. Kint manages to break the clinch.
Kint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gambin as he avoids it easily. Gambin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kint has time to react. Gambin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kint manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Kint. Kint looks to land a left hand but Gambin moved out of range nicely. Gambin connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gambin dives in for a single leg takedown but Kint sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gambin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kint throws Gambin to one side and escapes! Kint shoots in but Gambin avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gambin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Gambin gets a double leg takedown into Kint's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gambin preventing the sweep. Gambin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kint is keeping the position for now. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gambin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kint controls Gambin momentarily but Gambin frees himself. Kint keeping full guard, as Gambin tries to pass. Gambin stops Kint from standing up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kint looking for a sweep. Not yet Kint, not yet. Gambin distracts Kint with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gambin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kint wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gambin manages to pass to side control. Kint is trying to stand up here but Gambin is controlling him well. Gambin wants to control but Kint is keeping him busy. Gambin throwing shots but Kint is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kint dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gambin shoots in looking for a takedown but Kint manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gambin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gambin ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kint tries to clinch up but Gambin circles away and keeps his distance. Gambin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A punch combination from Kint misses. Gambin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kint throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gambin. Gambin attempts a counter takedown but Kint avoids it well and moves away. Gambin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tojii Gambin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gambin slips under a jab from Kint. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gambin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kint! Kint throws Gambin to one side and escapes! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gambin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tojii Gambin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gambin slips under a jab. Kint is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gambin. Gambin throws a right and a left that both miss. Kint goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kint feints a jab promting Gambin to slip. Kint then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gambin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kint lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kint has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kint feints and as Gambin raises his hands in defense, Kint changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kint wants to stand but Gambin is controlling his posture from full guard. Gambin is trying to keep Kint in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gambin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kint is one step ahead there. Gambin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Gambin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Gambin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gambin working for submissions but it's allowed Kint to get to half guard.
Kint is looking to stall here but Gambin recovers full guard. Gambin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambin, not yet. Kint stands up from Gambin's guard - Kint perhaps looking for a knockout. No luck for Gambin with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kint lands a slapping body shot.
Gambin gets the takedown into side control. Kint gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Daniel Kint has got the better of the ground game so far. Kint is trying to stand.
Kint keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gambin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Gambin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kint is on top in guard.
Kint trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Gambin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kint missing with a left hand there. Gambin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kint wants it to stay on the feet. Gambin dodges the punch combination from Kint.
Gambin feinted with a counter takedown. Kint moves into range and clinches up with Gambin. A bit of stalling here from Kint.
Gambin tries to pull guard but Kint forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kint gets through Gambin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kint breaks from the clinch.
Kint on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Kint.
Gambin misses with a body shot.
Kint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambin manages to avoid it. No luck for Gambin with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tojii Gambin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kint tries to clinch but Gambin is having none of it. Kint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nice takedown defense from Kint. No joy for Gambin on that attempt. Gambin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kint swivels and escapes. Kint lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambin circles away quickly and effectively. Gambin goes for a double leg but Kint avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kint continues to drive forward. Kint appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kint moves out of range of the body kick. Gambin shoots in but Kint avoids the takedown attempt easily. Gambin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kint.
Gambin attempts a counter takedown but Kint avoids it well and moves away. Kint has Gambin up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Kint.
Gambin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kint to keep the fight standing. Kint has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gambin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kint tries to keep control of the position but Gambin is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kint keeps control of the position as Gambin tries to break free.
Kint wants to control but Gambin is keeping busy. Kint has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gambin's body.
Gambin prevents Kint from getting a body triangle. Kint has the hooks in. Gambin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kint controls the action. Gambin is keeping busy.
Gambin trying to control the position but Kint manages to sink in the hooks. Tojii Gambin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gambin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kint avoiding Gambin 's attempts to control his hands. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kint controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Kint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kint 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kint! Daniel Kint thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gates is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hell Song. Andrew Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mason Gates! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Gates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Gates off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gates's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gates can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Anderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gates tries to improve his position but Anderson has taken his back! Anderson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gates tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Anderson pushes Gates away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Anderson! A very excited looking Andrew Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calloway's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Death Symphony. Bear has chosen Good Times as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jer Bear! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bear throws a head kick but Calloway moves out of range.
Calloway moves in looking to clinch but Bear pushes him off. Calloway misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Bear misses. Calloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calloway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Calloway looks to land a combination but Bear avoids it well. Bear clinches up with Calloway and pushes him back against the cage. Bear taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bear lands a hook that snaps the head of Calloway backwards. Bear is trying to pull guard but Calloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Bear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calloway up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Calloway drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bear stalling against the cage.
Bear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Calloway breaks from the clinch.
Calloway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut. Bear throws a right and a left that Calloway avoids nicely. Bear misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bear ducks under a wild hook from Calloway. Nice body punch from Calloway. Calloway misses with a two punch combination.
Calloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bear thinks about the counter body kick. Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Calloway moves into the clinch successfully.
Bear slowing the pace effectively. Calloway has Bear pressed against the cage, preventing Bear from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bear throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Calloway tries to pull guard but Bear holds him up against the cage and eventually Calloway drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Calloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bear stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bear displaying some good clinch control by pressing Calloway up against the cage. Bear tries for a takedown but Calloway manages to get underhooks.
Mark Calloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jer Bear. Calloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bear has clasped his hands together around Calloway's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Sloppy strikes there by Bear. Bear in side control lands a decent elbow. Bear wants to control but Calloway is keeping him busy. Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Calloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The strikes coming from Bear are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Calloway tries to bench press Bear off him but Bear keeps the position. Bear lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bear trying to control the action but Calloway is working from the bottom. Calloway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bear wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jer Bear will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jer Bear's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bear tries for a takedown but Calloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Calloway throws a big counter combination but Bear scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bear goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Bear moves into the clinch. A short uppercut from Bear. Calloway gets control of Bear's arms and successfully pulls guard. Calloway will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bear lands a couple of digs. Calloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear. Calloway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bear trying to control but Calloway is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calloway is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bear is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Calloway's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Calloway's back! Calloway rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Calloway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Calloway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calloway tries to get out of the position. Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Calloway tries to strike from the bottom.
Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bear scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bear controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Calloway seems keen to control Bear's posture. Calloway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bear scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Calloway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bear on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calloway is working an open guard so Bear takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Calloway misses with an uppercut. Bear saw that one coming. Bear tries to clinch but Calloway moves out of range. Calloway is looking for a counter combo. Calloway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bear tries to counter by closing the distance. Bear tries to clinch up but Calloway circles away and keeps his distance. Bear moves into the clinch. Bear manages to break the clinch.
Bear blocks a head kick by Calloway.
Calloway takes a kick to the side of the head. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bear. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Calloway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Calloway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bear tries to clinch there but Calloway circles away.
Calloway misses with a looping left. Calloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calloway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bear is out of range. Calloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Calloway pushes him off. Calloway misses with a body shot
and Bear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calloway's waist but Calloway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side. Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bear rushes Calloway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bear manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jer Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jer Bear's cut. That's time! Calloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Calloway fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sloppy strikes from Calloway. Those never looked like landing. Calloway blocks a head kick by Bear.
Calloway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calloway, as that shot connected.
Bear misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bear or perhaps it was just good defense by Calloway, which made it look bad. Bear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Calloway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calloway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bear pushes Calloway up against the cage in a clinch. Bear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calloway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bear fails to pull guard.
Mark Calloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jer Bear. Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Calloway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bear can't find room to land a body shot as Calloway controls the action.
Bear controlling the action here for a moment.
Calloway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bear.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Calloway has him pressed against the cage. Bear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Calloway up against the cage. Calloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bear has a couple of punches blocked by Calloway.
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Calloway prevents the takedown attempt.
Calloway has Bear pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Calloway pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bear tumbling to the mat - Calloway dives into Bear's guard. Calloway slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Calloway trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
My spies in Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform me that Bear has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Calloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there. Calloway throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bear escapes and throws Calloway's legs to the side, diving into side control! Bear working the body and head with strikes. Jer Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here as Bear stalls from top position. Calloway tries to improve position but can't. Mark Calloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Bear trying to control the position but Calloway is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bear avoids the strikes from the bottom by Calloway.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jer Bear. I've got Bear winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jer Bear! A victorious Jer Bear thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Mark Calloway stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to go back to the drawing board to see if this is something I should keep doing or if I should rest in peace.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solofa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Man. Duke Newell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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28
220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Solofa Fatu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Newell! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fatu shoots in but no luck this time. Fatu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Newell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Fatu preventing the sweep. Newell looking to control.
Newell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatu is one step ahead there. Newell is trying to keep Fatu in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Fatu is in close to Newell's body, working some short punches and elbows. Newell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatu is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fatu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Newell is looking to reverse the position. Fatu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Newell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jab from Newell. Newell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Newell misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Newell. Fatu does a little dance to reset his feet. Fatu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice sprawl there from Newell as Fatu shoots in. Newell with the counter takedown but Fatu avoids it easily. Fatu throws a left and a right that both miss
so Newell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Newell trying to control but Fatu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fatu has an active guard here but Newell has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Newell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fatu is looking to control Newell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fatu avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Newell seems to be looking for submissions.
Newell stops Fatu from getting back to his feet.
Newell thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.
Fatu wants to get back to his feet.
Newell wants to pass to mount but Fatu is defending the position. Fatu has hold of Newell's hands but Newell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Newell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fatu wants to get back to his feet.
Newell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fatu looks a forlorn figure.
Fatu wants to hold on but Newell pushes him away. Fatu'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. Newell lands a nice shot to the head. Newell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fatu is looking to escape. Newell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fatu is now in Newell's guard. A big mistake from Newell there, giving up the dominant position! Fatu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Newell working for a triangle but Fatu defends it easily.
Fatu trying to control but Newell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Fatu wants to pass the guard but Newell is keeping the position. Newell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fatu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newell is keeping the position for now. Newell tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Newell dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatu. Fatu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fatu avoids the body shot from Newell.
Newell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Newell misses with an uppercut. Newell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Fatu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Newell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Fatu wants to control from the top but Newell keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatu is one step ahead there. Newell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Newell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newell is trying to control the position but Fatu postures up. Fatu wants to control from the top but Newell keeps moving. Fatu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Newell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Newell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fatu postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fatu postures up in Newell's guard and throws a big left but Newell blocks it. Newell is controlling Fatu's posture. Newell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newell tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fatu looking to sit in guard and control but Newell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Newell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Newell looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newell throwing strikes but missing. Newell won't allow Fatu to get back to his feet. Fatu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fatu wants to stand but Newell is controlling the position. Newell stays in close to Fatu's body and controls the position. Newell forces his way into half guard. Fatu is trying to stand back up but Newell is controlling him
Newell wants to work for an arm triangle but Fatu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newell working the head and body with strikes. Fatu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newell pulls his head out easily. Nice strikes from Newell there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatu defending well though. Fatu pushes Newell off looking to stand but Newell dives back in and keeps control.
Newell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fatu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newell pulls his head out easily. Fatu looking for submissions off his back. Duke Newell has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Newell working the head and body with strikes. Fatu is trying to stand.
Newell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Newell passes to full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Newell landing punches. Fatu tries to lock up and control but Newell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Newell trying to control but he's not successful this time. Newell breaks from Fatu's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Newell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fatu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Newell as Fatu shoots in. Fatu fails with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solofa Fatu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Newell tries to land a front kick but Fatu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fatu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Newell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fatu is rocked! Newell closes the distance and pushes Fatu back into the cage. Newell lands a big right hand that sends Fatu to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Fatu! Oh Fatu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Newell controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Fatu is out! Newell gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duke Newell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjalmar Soderberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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225 lbs
27 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Pick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pick looks to land a left hand but Soderberg moved out of range nicely. A punch combination from Pick misses. Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt. Pick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Pick misses with a few strikes there.
Pick misses with a right hand and Soderberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Soderberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Pick. A head punch blocked on the inside by Soderberg. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pick. Pick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soderberg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Soderberg manages to end up in side control. Pick is looking for a sweep. Soderberg working the ground and pound from side control. Soderberg trying to control the position but Pick is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. I wouldn't like to be where Pick is right now. Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pick keeps working. Pick tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soderberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Soderberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Soderberg stalling. Soderberg wants to take a breather but Pick is having none of it. Pick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pick wants to control the action here but instead Soderberg manages to pass to full mount! Soderberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Soderberg landing punches. Soderberg wants to control the pace but Pick is squirming around nicely. Soderberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pick hang on? Soderberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pick?
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut. Pick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pick working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soderberg wants to control the pace but Pick is squirming around nicely. Pick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soderberg controlling his opponent. Pick is working to get back to half guard.
Soderberg cracks Pick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Steve Pick's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Pick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jeez, Steve Pick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Pick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hjalmar Soderberg! Hjalmar Soderberg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This was my retirement-fight. Thank you for everything. My chin just didn't hold up in past fights.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Klewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klewis has chosen Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
214 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Myron Klewis! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theodorou. A little jabbing left from Klewis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Klewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodorou avoids it really well and circles away. Klewis closes the distance and clinches up with Theodorou, looking for a takedown. Klewis pushes Theodorou against the cage but Theodorou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Theodorou looks for a takedown but Klewis sprawls well. Klewis dives in and scores a takedown into Theodorou's guard. Klewis throws a big right hand that misses. Theodorou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klewis. Theodorou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Theodorou scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Klewis dives in and grabs Theodorou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theodorou pushes down on Klewis's head and hops out. Jake Theodorou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myron Klewis. Theodorou scores with a takedown into Klewis's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Klewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theodorou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Theodorou landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Theodorou works over Klewis with some ground and pound from guard. Klewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Theodorou landing some decent shots from guard. Klewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theodorou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Theodorou lands a couple of decent looking shots. Klewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theodorou is aware though and is defending well. Theodorou landing some decent shots from guard. Theodorou working some strikes from top position. Klewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Theodorou landing with the ground and pound.
Klewis is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Theodorou postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Klewis's head off the mat! Klewis is out! He's out! Theodorou jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou! Jake Theodorou is the new heavyweight champion! Jake Theodorou 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. The defeated Myron Klewis had this to say: 'I don't know what to say.'.
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