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Highland Games 183 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
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250 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahti Kaleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rigan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaleva enables Machado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaleva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Kaleva won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Machado keeps trying to improve his position.
Machado is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaleva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machado is looking for a triangle but Kaleva pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Kaleva slips an elbow through the middle.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaleva passes into side control.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaleva off and has taken his back!
Kaleva trying to control the hands but Machado breaks the grip.
Kaleva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kaleva fending off the submission attempt from Machado.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado tries to keep control of the position but Kaleva is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to break free.
Machado has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kaleva! Can he survive? No! He's out! Machado gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rigan Machado!
A victorious Rigan Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ahti Kaleva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fadzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Take my hand as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brian Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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146 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Fadzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadzaev with a hook.
Fadzaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Fadzaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Fadzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fadzaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fadzaev.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Fadzaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fadzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fadzaev avoids a kick to the body.
Fadzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadzaev. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadzaev misses with an uppercut.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fadzaev defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones cracks Fadzaev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fadzaev misses with a straight left.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fadzaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Fadzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones avoids the body shot from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Fadzaev in his tracks momentarily.
Fadzaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones lands with a straight right. Fadzaev didn't see that one coming.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadzaev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fadzaev throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Fadzaev lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fadzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fadzaev.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fadzaev looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fadzaev.
Fadzaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Fadzaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Fadzaev scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Fadzaev misses with a looping right.
Fadzaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fadzaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones works Fadzaev's body with a nice hook.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a body punch but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Fadzaev lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Alan Fadzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadzaev throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fadzaev motions for Jones to come forward. Fadzaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadzaev cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Fadzaev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fadzaev content to stall in guard here.
Jones has his foot on Fadzaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fadzaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Fadzaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fadzaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Fadzaev dominated that round.
That's time! Fadzaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fadzaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadzaev.
A jab from Fadzaev misses.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Fadzaev steps away.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Fadzaev moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Fadzaev throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Fadzaev sees coming a mile off.
Fadzaev checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Fadzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Fadzaev sprawls well.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fadzaev is out of range and Jones settles back down.
It looked like Fadzaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fadzaev looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Fadzaev drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fadzaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fadzaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fadzaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fadzaev stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fadzaev!
Jones is trying to escape the position but Fadzaev is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fadzaev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Fadzaev scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fadzaev continues to stall.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fadzaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fadzaev working Jones over with strikes.
Fadzaev controlling the pace.
Fadzaev trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fadzaev checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Fadzaev dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Fadzaev checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadzaev. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadzaev swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Fadzaev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Fadzaev is now in Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fadzaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadzaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Fadzaev has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fadzaev pulls his head out easily.
Fadzaev trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fadzaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fadzaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fadzaev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brian Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fadzaev is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fadzaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadzaev misses with a looping left.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fadzaev avoids a kick to the body.
Fadzaev tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Fadzaev counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Fadzaev stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Fadzaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Fadzaev any problems.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fadzaev stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fadzaev!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev controlling the position.
Fadzaev looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fadzaev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fadzaev scoring with punches and elbows.
Fadzaev is chipping away with strikes.
Fadzaev lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Fadzaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fadzaev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Fadzaev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gardenia - Kyuss. On his way into the cage it seems that Riley Molovgomedov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Riley Molovgomedov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pluto Myles!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves away
and Myles counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up.
Myles keeps the fight on the outside.
Myles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myles.
Myles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Myles is avoiding it.
It seemed like Myles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Molovgomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up
and Myles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Molovgomedov thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Myles throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Myles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myles lands a nice looking body shot.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Myles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Myles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Myles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Molovgomedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molovgomedov defending well as Myles loads up on a big left hand.
Riley Molovgomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myles cracks a nice hook into Molovgomedov's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Myles is avoiding it.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch
and Molovgomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myles can pounce on him.
Myles lands a nice shot that snaps Molovgomedov's head back.
Myles swats away the attempt to clinch by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch
so Myles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Molovgomedov keeping moving, preventing Myles from controlling successfully.
Molovgomedov is looking to stand up but Myles isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Molovgomedov keeping full guard, as Myles tries to pass.
Myles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet but Myles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Myles postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Molovgomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Myles, into his guard.
Myles is pulling down on Molovgomedov's head to control his posture.
Molovgomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Molovgomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Myles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov'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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Myles is trying to force a seperation but Molovgomedov has the dominant position.
Molovgomedov prevents Myles from breaking the clinch.
Myles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pluto Myles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myles looks to throw the jab but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Myles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
Myles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Molovgomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myles throws a head kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Myles jabs at Molovgomedov's body.
Myles swats away the attempt to clinch by Molovgomedov.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Molovgomedov. No joy for Myles on that attempt.
Myles throws a low kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Myles gets tackled into the cage by Molovgomedov. Molovgomedov maintains the clinch.
Molovgomedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Myles blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Molovgomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myles breaks the clinch.
Myles connects with a crisp jab.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up
and Myles counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Molovgomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myles checks the leg kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Myles is avoiding it.
We've been told by Molovgomedov's head coaches at Condor Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myles looks to land a left hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range nicely.
Molovgomedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Molovgomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molovgomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myles.
Molovgomedov stalls.
Myles blocks a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Myles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Myles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molovgomedov slips a jab from Myles.
Molovgomedov throws a quick counter head kick but Myles was just out of range.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up but Myles circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Myles misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves out of range.
Myles lands a nice shot that snaps Molovgomedov's head back.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Myles lands with a slapping head kick.
Myles swats away the attempt to clinch by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch but Myles slips to the side
and Myles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov moves in looking to clinch but Myles pushes him off.
Myles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Myles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Myles lands with a slapping head kick.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Myles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles is having none of it.
Myles lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Myles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles is having none of it.
Molovgomedov moves in looking to clinch but Myles pushes him off.
Myles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov is looking to counter the offense by Myles and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myles. Molovgomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myles throws a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov has managed to clinch.
Molovgomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away.
Molovgomedov digs a right hand into Myles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myles's gas tank.
Molovgomedov lands a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Molovgomedov stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Molovgomedov.
Myles misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myles backwards.
Molovgomedov lands a shot to the body.
Molovgomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov - that landed with a thud.
Myles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles.
Molovgomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Molovgomedov back against the cage.
Myles tries to break the clinch but Molovgomedov is controlling the position.
Molovgomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Molovgomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myles.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves out of range.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch up.
Molovgomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch there but Myles circles away.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
Myles breaks the clinch.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but Myles moves out of range.
A big left from Myles misses.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch up but Myles keeps it at a distance.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch.
Pluto Myles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Molovgomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Myles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myles.
Riley Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pluto Myles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Myles 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pluto Myles!
During a confident post fight interview, Pluto Myles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Oliveira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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30
139 lbs
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30
130 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oliveira.
The fighters circling - Wang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wang thinking.
Wang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wang misses with a left hand
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang with a poor takedown
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Wang misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Wang throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Wang walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira cracks Wang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Wang didn't see that one coming.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Wang.
Wang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang.
Wang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Long Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira scores with the left hand. Wang knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Wang misses.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wang misses with a hook.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wang moves to clinch but Oliveira breaks away
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wang looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Wang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliveira quickly recovers to half guard.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard but Wang has passed into side control.
Wang tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.
Oliveira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oliveira is looking to get back to full guard here but Wang has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Oliveira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oliveira connects with a nice looking jab.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wang misses with a low kick.
A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Wang's defenses.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliveira is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oliveira tries to kick Wang off but Wang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira has a hand on Wang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Oliveira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wang looking to ground and pound but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Oliveira wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wang looking to finish with strikes here!
Wang landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang 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.
Wang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang lands with some strikes.
Wang with shots to the head and body - Oliveira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Wang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wang landing shots from mount.
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
Wang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang dominating with strikes here.
Wang with good strikes from the mount here!
Wang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliveira?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Wang
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Wang fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Oliveira. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliveira is fending him off so far but Wang persists. Nope, Oliveira circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira cracks Wang with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a hook. Wang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliveira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wang 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.
Wang throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands a heavy elbow.
Wang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang looking to finish Oliveira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oliveira!
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Oliveira turns into him and now he's in Wang's guard.
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is pushing down on Oliveira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oliveira is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Wang connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Wang!
The defeated Carlos Oliveira had this to say: 'I have nothing left to do in this sport. It's my turn to say goodbye'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Fugees - Ready or not. This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristian Michaels!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Michaels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michaels throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
White quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Michaels closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kristian Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
White throwing a counter right hand but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
Michaels's coach down at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michaels's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Michaels stops a takedown attempt from White.
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Michaels wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
White is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Michaels.
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
Michaels wants to clinch.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from White does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michaels.
Michaels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michaels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White thinks about countering with a body kick.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White checks a low kick from Michaels.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by White.
White throws a quick counter kick to the body but Michaels avoids it.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Michaels.
White throws a big counter combination but Michaels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Michaels instigates a clinch.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Michaels.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Michaels breaks the clinch.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Michaels's head back.
White slips under a jab.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White slips a straight right by Michaels.
Michaels tries a low kick but White avoids it.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
White jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michaels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michaels needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels connects with an inside leg kick.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
White is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Michaels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
White scores with a one two! Michaels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michaels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
A chopping leg kick lands by Michaels.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michaels.
White scores with a nice head shot.
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Michaels. White shrugs it off though.
Michaels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michaels has White up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels lands a damaging elbow.
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Michaels closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Michaels throws a lazy body kick
letting White counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Michaels is predictable there
and Michaels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michaels keeps White at a distance using the push kick.
Chris White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels tries to clinch
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
Michaels throws a head kick that half lands.
Chris White's cut is getting worse.
Michaels misses with a kick to the body.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michaels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michaels tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White throwing a counter right hand but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Michaels throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Michaels.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Michaels.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
White lands a nice looking body kick.
Michaels tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White throwing a counter right hand but Michaels manages to avoid it.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White thuds his right hand into Michaels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michaels clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Michaels thows a leg kick but White checks it
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
White scores with a jab.
A low kick from Michaels misses
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Michaels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michaels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well.
Michaels misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michaels.
Michaels moves out of range as White strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels is looking to score with low kicks.
Michaels misses with the combination.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
White throws a big counter combination but Michaels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Michaels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michaels tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Michaels cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michaels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Michaels feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Michaels throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
White blocks a leg kick.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kristian Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Michaels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Michaels. That's going to slow White down.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
Michaels gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Michaels.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White is looking for a counter combo.
Michaels wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michaels throws a leg kick but White checks it.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The fight stays on the outside here - Michaels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White throwing a counter right hand but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Michaels tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michaels.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michaels misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
Michaels has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a body kick.
Michaels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
White drops Michaels with a beautiful combination! Michaels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - White is looking for the KO!
Michaels is rocked!
Michaels throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Michaels seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
White will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick
and White counters with a crisp one two that drops Michaels! White thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Michaels to his feet! Michaels is in big trouble!
White checks the leg kick.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michaels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michaels thumps White with a low kick.
Michaels tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Michaels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Michaels tries to clinch there but White circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels misses with a leg kick
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as White blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
Michaels misses with the body kick
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Chris White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White catches Michaels with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Michaels forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris White!
Chris White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serge Ibaka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Small's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Serge Ibaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Small!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Small shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Small gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Small leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ibaka lands an elbow that stopped Small in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dan Small has been cut.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibaka lands an elbow just above Small 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ibaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.
Ibaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Small is rocked!
Ibaka tries a knee to the head but Small blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small blocking some punches.
Ibaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibaka gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
Ibaka throws a big uppercut that drops Small! More strikes from Ibaka and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Small lies dazed against the cage as Ibaka celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka!
As Serge Ibaka got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Jandre, you caught me last time. I'd love a rematch, lets get it booked! then Pinaglabanan, then Vadar!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razval Saraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Razval Saraev!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamidovich Saitiev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saraev gets back to half guard.
Saraev trying to control but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.
Saraev taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a head shot. Saraev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking to sit in guard and control but Saraev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saraev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamidovich Saitiev's head.
Saraev throws an elbow that misses. Hamidovich Saitiev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saraev's guard. Nice move by Hamidovich Saitiev!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saraev holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Saraev has his hands on Hamidovich Saitiev's head, controlling the position.
Saraev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamidovich Saitiev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is pushing down on Saraev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saraev is fighting to maintain full guard but Hamidovich Saitiev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saraev is not content to let Hamidovich Saitiev control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamidovich Saitiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saraev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saraev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev is thwarting Saraev's attempts to control the position.
Saraev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saraev has his hands on Hamidovich Saitiev's head, controlling the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing strikes from guard but Saraev blocks nicely.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Saraev has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamidovich Saitiev manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamidovich Saitiev has wrist control.
Saraev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to control the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems keen to control Saraev's posture.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to sweep here but Saraev controlling him for the moment.
Saraev is working Hamidovich Saitiev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saraev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamidovich Saitiev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamidovich Saitiev tries to get out of the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev controlling Saraev's posture.
Hamidovich Saitiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to stand up but Saraev isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saraev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamidovich Saitiev, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to get to full guard but Saraev has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Saraev connects with a nice short shot to Hamidovich Saitiev's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saraev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hamidovich Saitiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saraev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saraev.
Saraev scoring with punches from side control.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to bench press Saraev off him but Saraev keeps the position.
Saraev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hamidovich Saitiev regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to full guard.
Saraev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamidovich Saitiev defending well though.
Saraev is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamidovich Saitiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Saraev.
Hamidovich Saitiev taking some punishment here, with Saraev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking for a sweep. Saraev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamidovich Saitiev is in trouble now - Saraev has advanced to mount!
Saraev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hamidovich Saitiev?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saraev landing strikes from the mount and Hamidovich Saitiev is in trouble!
Saraev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saraev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hamidovich Saitiev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamidovich Saitiev wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saraev.
Hamidovich Saitiev is in a horrible position here. Saraev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saraev working the ground and pound effectively.
Saraev looking to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saraev thowing shots but they're missing.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to reverse the position but Saraev maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saraev lands a big shot there that rocks Hamidovich Saitiev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saraev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hamidovich Saitiev hang on?
Saraev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev is working to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to hold on but Saraev pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Saraev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saraev is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamidovich Saitiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saraev stops Hamidovich Saitiev from getting back to his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saraev is working away from the top position though.
Saraev prevents Hamidovich Saitiev from improving his position.
Saraev working over Hamidovich Saitiev with some ground and pound. Hamidovich Saitiev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Saraev connects with a nice short shot to Hamidovich Saitiev's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev is looking to advance position but Hamidovich Saitiev won't allow it.
Well, if Saraev 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.
Hamidovich Saitiev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev controls Saraev momentarily but Saraev frees himself.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saraev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saraev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to escape back to his feet but Saraev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saraev looking to score a takedown here. Hamidovich Saitiev is defending well but Saraev drives through and ends up in Hamidovich Saitiev's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saraev manages to pass to side control.
Saraev is trying to control. Hamidovich Saitiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saraev drops an elbow to the side of Hamidovich Saitiev's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev manages to get to full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saraev is trying to control but can't.
Saraev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamidovich Saitiev working over Saraev with some ground and pound. Saraev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keen to just control but Saraev is a slippery customer.
Saraev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to control from the top but Saraev keeps moving.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Saraev has wrist control.
Razval Saraev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saraev has Hamidovich Saitiev pulled in close to control his posture.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraev wants to sweep here but Hamidovich Saitiev controlling him for the moment.
Hamidovich Saitiev scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamidovich Saitiev manages to get himself to full guard.
Saraev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to keep a closed guard but Saraev is proving a slippery customer.
Saraev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to get back to his feet but Saraev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamidovich Saitiev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saraev controls the pace.
Saraev postures up in Hamidovich Saitiev's guard and throws a big left but Hamidovich Saitiev blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamidovich Saitiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hamidovich Saitiev enables Saraev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hamidovich Saitiev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamidovich Saitiev 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.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform me that Saraev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saraev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hamidovich Saitiev's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraev.
Hamidovich Saitiev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saraev trying to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saraev slips nicely into half guard.
Saraev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking for a sweep. Saraev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saraev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saraev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to control but Saraev is having none of it.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razval Saraev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saraev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razval Saraev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Razval Saraev thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens has chosen I Want it All as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dickens shoots and misses
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Of Bath And Wells to the mat! Of Bath And Wells manages to get full guard.
Of Bath And Wells working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dickens.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickens chips away with some ground and pound.
Of Bath And Wells preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dickens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Of Bath And Wells will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dickens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dickens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Of Bath And Wells controlling Dickens's posture.
Dickens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Of Bath And Wells's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dickens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dickens throwing strikes but missing.
Dickens is looking to work some ground and pound but Of Bath And Wells has wrist control.
Dickens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Of Bath And Wells works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickens trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Bath And Wells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickens being controlled here momentarily.
Dickens is looking to work some ground and pound but Of Bath And Wells has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Of Bath And Wells looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Of Bath And Wells feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dickenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Oliver Dickens has been cut.
Dickens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliver Dickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Bath And Wells stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Of Bath And Wells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Dickens.
Dickens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Of Bath And Wells avoids it really well and circles away.
Dickens shoots in for a double leg but Of Bath And Wells sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Of Bath And Wells tries to avoid it but Dickens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Of Bath And Wells to the ground. Of Bath And Wells escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Of Bath And Wells swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Of Bath And Wells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens shoots and misses
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a nice right hand that sends Dickens toppling to the canvas! Dickens scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Of Bath And Wells finish him?!
Of Bath And Wells drops Dickens with a straight right hand, right on the button! Of Bath And Wells follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Tow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tow shoots in for a takedown but Kettu shows good takedown defense.
Kettu digs a good hook to Tow's body.
Tow shoots in for a takedown but Kettu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kettu's waist but Kettu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tow off to one side.
Kalle Kettu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tow.
Kettu lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu lands with a good body shot.
Tow looks winded!
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu has managed to clinch.
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Big Tow has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kettu sets himself, and Tow steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.
Kettu moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kettu.
Our sources have told us that Kettu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu digs a good hook to Tow's body.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tow manages to avoid it.
Tow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tow get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Tow stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kettu runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kettu!
A less than humble Kalle Kettu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that BJ Arnold has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily BJ Arnold seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnold, pushing him back against the cage.
Arnold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Vorster is working for takedown but Arnold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vorster is trying to pull guard but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vorster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Vorster moves into the clinch.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vorster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vorster is looking to clinch.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vorster moves into the clinch.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold is working Vorster over against the cage.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Vorster avoids the damage to the body.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Arnold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arnold prevents it.
Arnold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Arnold is leaning against Vorster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arnold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vorster prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Vorster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Arnold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Vorster blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Arnold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vorster.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vorster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arnold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is looking to slow Vorster down with leg kicks.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold clinches up against the cage.
Arnold missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold.
Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arnold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arnold lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vorster controls the action.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vorster has Arnold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Vorster tries a body shot but Arnold blocks it.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnold smiles and moves away.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Arnold circles away and keeps his distance.
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vorster wants to counter with a clinch but Arnold pushes him away.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold 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.
Vorster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Vorster in a clinch.
Vorster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnold after a bit of a struggle.
Vorster wants a takedown.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Arnold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vorster is trying to drag Arnold to the mat but Arnold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vorster goes for a takedown attempt but Arnold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Arnold misses with a head kick.
Arnold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Arnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster tries to clinch but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arnold counters with a thumping low kick.
Arnold clinches.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vorster has Arnold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Arnold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arnold is defending well.
Vorster avoids the elbow strike from Arnold, against the cage.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arnold prevents it.
Arnold pushes Vorster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
Vorster avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold lands with a right to the head.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Vorster goes for a takedown attempt but Arnold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vorster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arnold swivels and escapes.
Vorster fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster misses with a takedown
and Arnold counters with an outside leg kick.
Vorster tries to clinch but Arnold moves away
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnold scores with a nice right hand.
BJ Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
Vorster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vorster tries to clinch up
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold sizes up Vorster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vorster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vorster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vorster moves in looking to clinch but Arnold pushes him off.
It looked like Arnold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vorster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Vorster in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arnold is defending well.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold is working Vorster over against the cage.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Vorster's ribcage. Vorster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vorster controls the action.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vorster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arnold to keep the fight standing.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Arnold presses Vorster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arnold scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Arnold does it's job there.
Vorster wants to clinch up but Arnold keeps it at a distance.
Vorster closes the distance and pushes Arnold back into the cage.
Arnold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Vorster avoids the damage to the body.
Arnold cracks Vorster with a nice body shot.
Arnold lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vorster is trying to drag Arnold to the mat but Arnold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vorster controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vorster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arnold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arnold lands a nice shot that snaps Vorster's head back.
Vorster misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vorster tries to clinch up but Arnold circles away and keeps his distance.
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnold sets himself, and Vorster steps forward looking for the clinch! Arnold avoids it this time.
Arnold stuns Vorster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arnold lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vorster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to clinch
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vorster shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vorster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arnold, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold swings for the body but Vorster moves out of range.
Arnold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vorster.
Arnold cracks Vorster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vorster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arnold cracks Vorster with a good jab.
Vorster has his takedown stuffed
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnold scores with a jab.
Arnold lands a nice looking body shot.
Arnold sizes up Vorster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnold thumps Vorster with a low kick.
Vorster wants to clinch but Arnold slips to the side
and Arnold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arnold scores with a nice strike.
Arnold digs a good body shot into Vorster's ribs.
Vorster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arnold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vorster will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arnold.
Vorster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnold works the jab nicely.
Arnold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vorster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arnold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Jab by Arnold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a glancing blow to the side of Vorster's head.
Vorster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
Arnold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vorster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Arnold clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vorster working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Arnold trying to control but not successfully.
Arnold rolls, trying to escape but Vorster keeps control of the position.
Arnold trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vorster has the hooks in. Arnold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnold, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold!
Our winner, BJ Arnold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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