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GFC 35: Rumble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bloke Smeg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Poorly (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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196 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bloke Smeg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drew Poorly!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smeg misses with a head kick.
A combination from Smeg does no damage.
Smeg throws a push kick but Poorly slaps the foot to one side.
Poorly missing with a left hand there. Smeg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poorly misses with a head kick.
Poorly throws a lazy head kick
and Smeg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Smeg's head coaches at Komplete MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smeg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smeg throws a series of punches but Poorly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Poorly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smeg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smeg throws a leg kick
and Poorly counters with a series of strikes. Smeg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poorly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smeg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Poorly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smeg doesn't seem phased though.
Smeg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poorly avoids a kick to the body.
Poorly steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Poorly throws a lazy right hand but Smeg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smeg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poorly throws a fast counter high kick but Smeg manages to duck under it in time.
Smeg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smeg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poorly.
Sloppy strikes from Smeg. Those never looked like landing.
Smeg misses with a body shot
and Poorly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smeg is rocked!
Smeg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poorly lands a big right hand that sends Smeg crashing to the mat! Poorly stays standing though and waves Smeg back to his feet!
Oh Smeg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smeg is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Poorly doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Smeg crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Smeg's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Poorly!
After winning the bout, Drew Poorly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arthur DragonHeart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Jogos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DragonHeart's entrance music is Heart of Courage. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur DragonHeart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marlon Jogos!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jogos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DragonHeart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DragonHeart.
DragonHeart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jogos or not.
Jogos gets underhooks to prevent DragonHeart's takedown attempt.
Jogos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DragonHeart tries to land knees in the clinch but Jogos avoids the damage to the body.
DragonHeart breaks the clinch.
Jogos avoids the head kick by DragonHeart.
Jogos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jogos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart shoots for a takedown but Jogos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by DragonHeart.
Jogos is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jogos wants to control but DragonHeart postures up.
Jogos is trying to improve his position.
DragonHeart stands up.
Jogos shoots in but DragonHeart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DragonHeart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jogos swats away the attempt to clinch by DragonHeart.
DragonHeart with a poor takedown
enabling Jogos to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur DragonHeart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jogos closes this distance looking for a takedown but DragonHeart circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jogos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DragonHeart moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
DragonHeart decides to take the fight back to the feet.
DragonHeart throws a head kick but Jogos moves out of range.
Jogos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for DragonHeart!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jogos wants to lay and pray for a moment but DragonHeart keeps working.
An elbow from Jogos crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart gets back to half guard.
DragonHeart is not content to let Jogos control the position.
DragonHeart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jogos.
DragonHeart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DragonHeart.
Jogos looking to pass the guard.
Jogos is fighting to break DragonHeart's control of his arms but DragonHeart is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DragonHeart is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Grappling Oasis - Elite circuit that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
DragonHeart is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
DragonHeart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jogos breaks the clinch.
DragonHeart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jogos swivels and escapes.
Jogos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jogos shoots in for a takedown but DragonHeart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DragonHeart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jogos sprawls well initially but DragonHeart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jogos looks winded!
Jogos is looking to improve his position.
Jogos actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur DragonHeart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DragonHeart gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, DragonHeart seems content to control.
DragonHeart wants to pass to mount but Jogos is defending the position.
Jogos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jogos is trying to maintain the position but DragonHeart is very close to passing his half guard.
DragonHeart controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DragonHeart is thwarting Jogos's attempts to control the position.
DragonHeart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jogos gets the takedown into side control.
DragonHeart is pushing Jogos's head away, looking to escape. Jogos manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on DragonHeart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart tries to bench press Jogos off him but Jogos keeps the position.
Arthur DragonHeart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DragonHeart is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jogos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
DragonHeart can't do much from the bottom here.
Jogos is chipping away with strikes.
Jogos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DragonHeart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DragonHeart is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DragonHeart wants to control but Jogos is keeping busy.
DragonHeart is doing well to control the position and prevent Jogos from advancing to side control.
DragonHeart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jogos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jogos's back!
You can see the frustration on Jogos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jogos keeps trying to improve his position.
DragonHeart controlling the position well here. Jogos rolled but DragonHeart kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jogos wants to escape the position.
Jogos is breathing heavily.
DragonHeart biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jogos wants to control his opponent's hands but DragonHeart gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jogos is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur DragonHeart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
DragonHeart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jogos actively working from the bottom here.
DragonHeart is controlling the pace.
Jogos throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jogos is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DragonHeart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jogos is looking to improve his position.
DragonHeart stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jogos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DragonHeart as he avoids it easily.
Jogos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DragonHeart goes for a double leg but Jogos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jogos continues to drive forward.
Jogos misses with a takedown attempt
and DragonHeart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart breaks the clinch.
DragonHeart gets a clinch.
DragonHeart missing with knees to the body.
Jogos avoiding damage as DragonHeart throws knees to the body.
DragonHeart manages to break the clinch.
Jogos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DragonHeart is looking to regain half guard here but Jogos keeps moving and retains side control.
DragonHeart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
DragonHeart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jogos can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jogos trying to mount his opponent but DragonHeart defends it.
Jogos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DragonHeart defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart is trying to maintain the position but Jogos is very close to passing his half guard.
DragonHeart pushes Jogos off looking to stand but Jogos dives back in and keeps control.
Jogos misses with a head shot. DragonHeart uses the momentum to regain guard.
DragonHeart managing to control the position.
DragonHeart is trying to keep Jogos in close.
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.
Jogos being controlled here momentarily.
Marlon Jogos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DragonHeart can't keep his opponent in guard - Jogos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DragonHeart is looking to escape.
Arthur DragonHeart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jogos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur DragonHeart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DragonHeart 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur DragonHeart!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Striker Accurate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Arshavin (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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140 lbs
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28
135 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
Granite 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
1 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Accurate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlatan Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arshavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Accurate.
Arshavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Arshavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arshavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arshavin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Accurate tries to clinch there but Arshavin circles away.
Accurate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arshavin feints and as Accurate raises his hands in defense, Arshavin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Accurate is working an open guard so Arshavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Arshavin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Accurate to the mat! Accurate manages to get full guard.
Arshavin is standing up over Accurate. Accurate looks to escape but Arshavin dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Accurate takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arshavin just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin stands up and beckons Accurate to his feet.
Arshavin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Accurate did well to prevent Arshavin getting side control.
Arshavin is controlling the pace.
It looks like Arshavin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arshavin working Accurate over with strikes.
Accurate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arshavin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Accurate wants to try and get back to his feet.
Accurate wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Arshavin has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Accurate taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zlatan Arshavin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Dreesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden's entrance music is You Will Never Be One Of Us by NAILS. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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36
167 lbs
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27
166 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Virgil Dreesen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Fadden misses its intended target.
Dreesen throws a nice looking combination but Fadden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dreesen dodges the punch combination from Fadden.
Fadden misses with a head kick.
Fadden thuds his right hand into Dreesen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dreesen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fadden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadden throws a head kick that misses.
Fadden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreesen avoids the head kick by Fadden.
Fadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreesen throws a nice looking combination but Fadden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fadden throws a series of punches but Dreesen avoids them all with ease.
Dreesen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fadden swinging wildly here.
Fadden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fadden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Fadden lands with a straight right. Dreesen didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreesen knocks Fadden to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Fadden is rocked!
It looks like John Fadden has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreesen stands up.
Fadden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Fadden backs off Dreesen throws a huge counter combo but Fadden manages to avoid it all.
Fadden lands a left and a right that send Dreesen crashing to the mat, dazed. Fadden thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadden digs a good body shot into Dreesen's ribs.
Fadden throws a nice looking combination but Dreesen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Fadden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fadden.
Dreesen is rocked!
Dreesen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dreesen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fadden finish him?
Fadden weaves into range and cracks Dreesen right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dreesen goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Fadden is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fadden!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fadden 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Livingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Bradman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Livingston!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingston drives through with a takedown into Bradman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bradman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Livingston won't allow Bradman to sweep him here.
Livingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradman has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Livingston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Livingston looking to pass the guard.
Bradman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Livingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bradman as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Livingston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Carlos Livingston has been cut.
Livingston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bradman's guard.
Bradman wants to sweep here but Livingston controlling him for the moment.
Bradman managing to control the position.
Livingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Livingston throws a strike but Bradman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bradman is one step ahead there.
Bradman trying to control but Livingston is working from the bottom.
Bradman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bradman wants to pass the guard but Livingston is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradman trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bradman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Livingston's head.
Bradman throws a head kick that misses.
Bradman throws a head kick but Livingston moves out of range.
Livingston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingston tries for a takedown but Bradman circles away easily
and Bradman counters with a straight right hand.
Don Bradman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Livingston.
Livingston tries to move into range but Bradman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Livingston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bradman on his heels. He'll look to pass Bradman's guard now, I'm sure.
Bradman has momentary wrist control but Livingston slips an elbow through the middle.
Livingston scoring with some ground and pound.
Livingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bradman is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Livingston connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livingston throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Livingston seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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 Don Bradman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Livingston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Livingston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bradman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Livingston is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Livingston has Bradman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bradman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Livingston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradman avoids it really well and circles away.
Livingston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradman.
Bradman lands with an uppercut that bounces Livingston off the cage and back into range.
Bradman throws a leg kick that misses.
Livingston checks a low kick from Bradman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradman throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingston fails with the takedown
and Bradman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Don Bradman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Livingston.
Livingston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradman's waist but Bradman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Livingston off to one side.
Bradman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Livingston tries for a takedown but Bradman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bradman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bradman as Livingston shoots in.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradman.
Don Bradman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Livingston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Livingston throws a strike aimed at the side of Bradman's head but Bradman avoids it well.
Bradman tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livingston is working Bradman over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Livingston is stalling here. Bradman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Livingston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bradman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bradman trying to control the position but Livingston is working away.
Livingston wants to control but Bradman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradman wants to control but Livingston is keeping him busy.
Bradman advances to mount.
Bradman trying to control but Livingston is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingston regains half guard.
Bradman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Livingston keeps working.
Bradman is really struggling to control Livingston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bradman prevents Livingston from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bradman is looking to take a break and control but Livingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bradman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Livingston is pressing down on Bradman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bradman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bradman trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bradman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Livingston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bradman scores with a kick to the body.
Bradman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Livingston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bradman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bradman throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bradman. Livingston shrugs it off though.
Don Bradman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Livingston sprawling to the canvas! Livingston rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bradman finish him?!
Livingston is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Livingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bradman but Bradman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Livingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradman finish him?
Livingston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Livingston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Livingston seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradman has his hands on Livingston's head, controlling the position.
Livingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bradman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingston can do to turn this around?
Bradman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Livingston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Livingston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Livingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Livingston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bradman. No joy for Livingston on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Livingston.
Don Bradman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Livingston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bradman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Livingston.
Livingston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradman avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlos Livingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradman throws a hook to the side of Livingston's head but Livingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Livingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradman swivels and escapes.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradman as he avoids it easily.
Bradman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Livingston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradman defends it nicely.
Bradman stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livingston misses with a takedown
and Bradman counters with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradman. That's going to slow Livingston down.
Bradman scores with a push kick.
Bradman lands a big head kick that sends Livingston tumbling to the mat! Bradman takes a step backwards and waves Livingston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Carlos Livingston's cut even more.
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!
Bradman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bradman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Livingston! Bradman dives in looking to finish! Livingston is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Bradman!
A very excited looking Don Bradman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algot Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algot Uggla!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta throws a sloppy body shot
and Uggla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Uggla.
Jasta breaks from the clinch.
Uggla dives in and grabs Jasta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jasta pushes down on Uggla's head and hops out.
Jasta throws a series of punches but Uggla moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jasta as Uggla shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Jasta.
Uggla ducks under a wild hook from Jasta.
Jasta moves out of range as Uggla strikes.
Jasta misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uggla is defended easily by Jasta.
Jamey Jasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Jasta.
Jasta throws a good cross that connects.
Jasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Jasta misses.
Uggla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jasta misses with a straight right.
Uggla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jasta.
Uggla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jasta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Uggla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uggla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jasta takes a swing at Uggla's ribcage but misses.
Uggla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jasta is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasta throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Jasta misses its intended target.
Jasta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jasta throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Uggla.
Jasta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uggla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uggla slips under a jab from Jasta.
Uggla wants to clinch.
Uggla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasta moves away.
Uggla swings for the body but Jasta moves out of range.
Uggla moves forwards but Jasta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uggla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasta.
Jasta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uggla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jasta defends it well.
The fighters circling - Jasta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jasta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Uggla lunges at Jasta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jasta's hand.
Uggla throws a lazy right hand but Jasta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jasta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta digs a good body shot into Uggla's ribs.
Jasta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uggla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jasta but Jasta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uggla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jasta is looking for a counter combo.
Uggla closes the distance and clinches.
Jasta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uggla up against the cage.
Jasta blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Uggla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jasta prevents it.
Jasta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uggla looks to land a right hand but Jasta moved out of range.
Uggla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uggla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uggla blocks a jab.
It seemed like Uggla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uggla moves out of range of the strikes.
Jasta scores with a jab. Uggla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uggla shoots in looking for a takedown but Jasta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uggla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasta ducks under a wild hook from Uggla.
Uggla moves away from the strike by Jasta.
Uggla feints the counter takedown.
Jamey Jasta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jasta throws a series of punches but Uggla avoids them all with ease.
Jasta looks to land a left hand but Uggla moved out of range nicely.
Jasta looks to score with a jab to the body but Uggla is just out of range.
Uggla throws a shot to the body.
Uggla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jasta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Jasta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jasta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jasta dips to his left and cracks Uggla with an uppercut!
Jasta moves forwards but Uggla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jasta misses with a double jab
and Uggla counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uggla.
Jasta is looking to stand back up but Uggla counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jasta.
Jasta gets full guard.
Uggla trying to control the position from guard on top but Jasta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uggla wants to pass the guard but Jasta is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uggla controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Jasta keeps moving.
Uggla tries to free his leg and advance position but Jasta is retaining full guard.
Jasta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uggla can do to turn this around?
Uggla postures up.
Uggla won't allow Jasta to sweep him here.
Uggla is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamey Jasta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasta misses with an uppercut. Uggla saw that one coming.
Uggla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uggla staying out of range there.
Uggla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jasta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uggla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jasta as he avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jasta.
Nice shot by Uggla.
Jasta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jamey Jasta is winning the standup battle so far.
Jasta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uggla.
It looked like Jasta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uggla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uggla.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uggla dives in for a single leg takedown but Jasta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jamey Jasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.
Uggla dives in and grabs Jasta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jasta pushes down on Uggla's head and hops out.
Decent striking displayed by Jasta there.
Uggla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uggla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jasta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uggla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uggla is rocked!
Jasta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uggla is still on wobbly legs! Can Jasta finish him?
Jasta wobbles Uggla with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Jasta dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Uggla to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamey Jasta!
After winning the bout, Jamey Jasta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Algot Uggla spoke after the fight, saying '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Potapenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Potapenko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog misses the body punch
and Potapenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Potapenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Potapenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Potapenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Potapenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Potapenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Dog controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Dog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dog prevents Potapenko from standing back up.
Potapenko tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
Dog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dog works his way into full mount!
Dog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potapenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Potapenko is still trying to improve position.
Dog wants to control the pace but Potapenko is squirming around nicely.
Potapenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Dog has a good base and remains in mount.
Dog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potapenko is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Potapenko tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
Dog looking to control but Potapenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potapenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog tries to control but Potapenko wriggling away.
Potapenko working to try and regain half guard.
Dog controlling from mount.
Dog looking to control but Potapenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potapenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potapenko wants to hold on but Dog pushes him away.
Potapenko is working to get back to half guard.
Potapenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Potapenko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potapenko working to try and regain half guard.
Dog wants to take his opponent's back but Potapenko doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog controlling from the full mount.
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 Big Dog will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Potapenko counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Dog misses with a hook.
Potapenko feints the counter takedown.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Potapenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Potapenko pushes him off.
Potapenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog lands with an uppercut that bounces Potapenko off the cage and back into range.
Dog lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Dog misses
and Potapenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Potapenko throws a series of punches but Dog avoids them all with ease.
Potapenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dog tries to avoid it but Potapenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dog to the ground. Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Potapenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potapenko defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Potapenko avoids the body shot from Dog.
Potapenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Potapenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dog!
Dog is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potapenko's best efforts.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Potapenko sits in half guard.
Potapenko is looking for a kimura but Dog is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Potapenko to get the leverage.
Dog trying to control but Potapenko postures up.
Potapenko throwing shots but Dog is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to improve his position but Potapenko is controlling well.
Potapenko stalling away here and it's allowed Dog to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potapenko is one step ahead there.
Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potapenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
Potapenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Potapenko trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Potapenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potapenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Dog pulls Potapenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Potapenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Potapenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog scoring well with a low kick there.
Alexey Potapenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potapenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Potapenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Potapenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Potapenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Potapenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dog circles away.
Potapenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dog holds on and takes a little breather.
Potapenko preventing the sweep.
Potapenko throwing strikes but missing.
Dog trying to control the position.
Potapenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Potapenko postures up.
Potapenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Potapenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Potapenko shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dog thows a leg kick but Potapenko checks it
and Potapenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dog won't be happy with that.
Potapenko working the head and body with strikes.
Potapenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Potapenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dog regains half guard there - taking advantage of Potapenko's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Potapenko sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potapenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Potapenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Potapenko is stalling here. Dog is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Potapenko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dog has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is staying tight to Potapenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Potapenko wants to get back to his feet.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potapenko keeps working.
Dog working away.
Potapenko tries to improve position but can't.
Potapenko is trying to buck Dog off.
Dog controls the position.
Potapenko tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dog tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Potapenko is not content to let Dog control the position.
Potapenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Potapenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Potapenko wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potapenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Potapenko with the counter takedown but Dog avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Potapenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potapenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Potapenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dog can pounce on him.
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog rushes Potapenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Potapenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potapenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Potapenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potapenko is thwarting Dog's attempts to control the position.
Dog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potapenko.
Potapenko misses with a head shot. Dog uses the momentum to regain guard.
Potapenko trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potapenko looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Potapenko is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Dog.
I think Dog 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Big Dog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shot tests Matador's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shot sizes up Matador with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matador dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Matador's head and hops out.
Shot is looking for the big counter here.
Shot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shot misses with a straight right.
Shot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shot lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shot sprawls well. Shot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.
Shot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Shot finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shot.
Matador moves away from the strike by Shot.
Shot throws the left hand but Matador avoids the punch easily.
Shot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matador counters with a takedown into side control.
Shot can't do much from the bottom here.
Shot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matador haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shot is looking to reverse the position.
Matador throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matador lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Matador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matador goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matador but great work by Shot.
Shot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matador is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shot trying to control the position but Matador is working away.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Shot decides to stand back up. Shot steps back and let's Matador get back to his feet.
Shot cracks Matador with a good jab.
Matador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shot tries to avoid it but Matador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shot to the ground. Shot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shot misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
Shot lands a nice shot that snaps Matador's head back.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matador fails with the takedown.
Shot connects with a body shot.
Matador fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Shot is predictable there
and Matador counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matador fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shot avoids it really well and circles away.
Shot lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador fails with a takedown attempt.
Shot unleashes a big counter combination but Matador bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matador tries to clinch there but Shot circles away.
Matador moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot throws a push kick but Matador slaps the foot to one side.
Shot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matador.
Matador takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shot cracks Matador with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shot scores with a hook to the body. Matador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matador fails to land the takedown.
Matador shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shot duly obliges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shot.
A swing and a miss from Shot.
Matador has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador closes the distance and clinches up with Shot, looking for a takedown. Matador pushes Shot against the cage but Shot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador slips under a jab from Shot.
Matador changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matador changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matador shoots in but no luck this time.
Shot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shot throws a leg kick which misses Matador's front leg but catches the back leg as Matador tries to avoid it.
A big left from Shot misses.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shot lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matador throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matador not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El Matador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matador not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shot wants to control but Matador is keeping busy.
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Matador looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shot trying to control from the bottom.
Shot is holding on to half guard well.
Shot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shot is trying to stand back up but Matador is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shot is pressing down on Matador's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shot is on top in guard.
Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Matador is retaining full guard.
Matador pushes Shot off and gets back to his feet.
Shot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shot swivels and escapes.
A jab lands there for Shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot scores with a punch to the head.
Matador fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Shot - just one landing.
Shot connects with a body shot that sends Matador's belly button to the back.
Shot lands with a nice combination. Matador backs away looking to recover.
Matador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shot circles away.
Shot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matador.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shot misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot 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!
Matador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shot circles away.
Shot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matador takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Shot.
Shot lands a jab.
Shot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shot misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Shot - just one landing.
Matador missing with a left hand there. Shot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shot's corner calls for a 1-2. Shot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador misses with a takedown
and Shot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shot throws a one two combo.
Shot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matador dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Matador's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shot throws a hook but Matador avoids it easily.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Matador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shot is fending him off so far but Matador persists. Nope, Shot circles away and we're back to standing.
Shot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Shot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shot swivels and escapes.
Shot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Shot there.
Shot lands with a nice body punch.
Matador looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shot with a jab.
Matador gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matador shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matador.
Matador on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shot lands an overhand right.
Matador keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matador walks into a jab.
Shot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shot lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Matador.
A little jabbing left from Shot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shot connects with a jab.
Shot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively.
Matador looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shot throws the left hand but Matador avoids the punch easily.
Matador went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matador takes one to the side of the head.
Shot throws a series of strikes that have Matador backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shot connects with a single shot there.
Sebastian Shot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shot is fending him off so far but Matador persists. Nope, Shot circles away and we're back to standing.
Shot scores with a hook to the body. Matador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matador chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shot can pounce on him.
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Shot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Shot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shot 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
Sebastian Shot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Haverford misses.
Haverford tries to clinch there but Durant circles away.
Durant tries to counter with a takedown but Haverford is quick to defend against it.
Haverford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haverford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant cracks Haverford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haverford doesn't manage to clinch there - Durant circles away.
Durant punishes Haverford 's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haverford wants to slow Durant down by chopping away at his legs.
Haverford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durant swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Haverford there.
Durant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Durant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haverford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durant.
Haverford is trying to stand.
Durant wants to pass to mount but Haverford is defending the position.
Durant stalling.
Durant is working for a submission of some sort.
Durant is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durant stops Haverford from getting back to his feet.
Haverford won't allow Durant to pass to mount.
Durant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durant trying to mount his opponent but Haverford defends it.
Haverford tries to roll over but Durant keeps him under control.
Haverford is looking to escape.
Durant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haverford has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durant.
Haverford is staying active underneath Durant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haverford is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haverford .
Haverford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Durant does it's job there.
Haverford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durant checks it well.
Haverford misses with a looping right.
Durant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haverford throws a leg kick
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haverford has managed to clinch.
Durant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haverford tries to land knees in the clinch but Durant avoids the damage to the body.
Haverford 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haverford 's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haverford prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Tom Haverford 's cut even more.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Haverford wants to stall.
Durant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haverford s head.
Haverford tries to land a knee to the head but Durant blocks with his arms.
Haverford looks winded!
A short uppercut from Durant.
Durant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durant pulls guard effortlessly.
Durant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haverford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durant trying to control the position.
Durant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haverford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Durant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
That's time! Durant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Durant lands a leg kick that knocks Haverford off balance momentarily.
Durant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haverford has time to react.
Haverford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haverford drives through with a takedown into Durant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Durant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haverford wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
Durant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haverford is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kevin Durant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haverford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haverford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haverford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haverford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford distracts Durant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durant working for a triangle but Haverford defends it easily.
Durant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haverford is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haverford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Durant's guard.
Haverford has gone for a leg lock! Durant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haverford 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durant wants to control from the top but Haverford keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haverford looking to control.
Durant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haverford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Durant forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant seems to be looking for submissions.
Durant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haverford tries to roll over but Durant keeps him under control.
Haverford wants to control but Durant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Haverford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durant's back!
Durant trying to control the position but Haverford manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Durant showing good submission defense here.
Durant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Haverford scores with strikes from the back.
Durant trying to control the action but Haverford just sinks the hooks in.
Durant wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haverford is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Durant trying to control the position but Haverford manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Haverford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haverford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haverford throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Haverford throws a hook but Durant avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Durant.
Haverford throws a low kick but Durant avoids it.
Haverford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Durant is looking to take a break and control but Haverford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Durant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant trying to control from half guard but Haverford is working away.
Durant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haverford wants to control but Durant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Durant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haverford is trying to get back to full guard.
Durant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haverford is just riding it out for now. Durant eventually gives up the hold.
Haverford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Durant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford trying to control from the bottom.
Haverford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durant.
Haverford is trying to control Durant's posture. Durant takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Haverford ! Durant is rotating here... this could be the end... Haverford is out! Durant has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kevin Durant!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Durant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Theyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). All American has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Theyer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theyer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Theyer preventing the sweep.
My spies in Netherlands Top Team & KT inform me that Theyer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Theyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Theyer has eaten all the pies!
Theyer drops back looking for a leg! American is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and American manages to kick Theyer off! Theyer jumps back into American's guard.
American working for a triangle but Theyer defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
American trying to keep a closed guard but Theyer is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. American swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theyer stopping the sweep attempt from American.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theyer looking to pass the guard.
Theyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and American dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theyer has his foot on American's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. American works his way back into a safe position though.
Theyer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! American escapes and throws Theyer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
American in side control lands a decent elbow.
American connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Theyer some visible discomfort.
American landing strikes.
American connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Theyer some visible discomfort.
Theyer manages to get back to half guard.
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.
American drops an elbow to the side of Theyer's head.
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.
American looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Theyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
American lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing that American has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ground and pound from American.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
American is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Theyer is rocked!
Theyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Theyer is still in real trouble! Can American finish him?
American looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Theyer seems to have recovered his senses.
American prevents Theyer from improving his position.
Theyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Theyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
American looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
Theyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
American is nestled in close to Theyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
American landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.
American is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Theyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Theyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
American lands strikes from half guard.
Theyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Theyer manages to get to full guard.
American lands a couple of digs.
American has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
American lands a couple of digs.
Theyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Theyer's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Theyer is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
American keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Theyer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Theyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Theyer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Theyer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! American screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Theyer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryo Theyer!
After the fight, Ryo Theyer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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