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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bumanov (ranked 7433 p4p, 646 weight class) and Ricardo Reis (ranked 8442 p4p, 685 weight class). Reis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linda Martini - Gravidade. Ricardo Reis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Bumanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Reis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis gets caught napping as Bumanov dives in and scores a takedown. Reis manages to retain guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bumanov won't allow Reis to sweep him here.
Bumanov wants to control from the top but Reis keeps moving.
Bumanov is fighting to break Reis's control of his arms but Reis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bumanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bumanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bumanov trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
Reis is pulling down on Bumanov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis has control of Bumanov's left arm, preventing Bumanov from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reis stuffs the takedown attempt from Bumanov. Bumanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Reis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bumanov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis dives in for a single leg takedown but Bumanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Bumanov gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bumanov.
Reis is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bumanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bumanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sergei Bumanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Reis.
Bumanov gets underhooks to prevent Reis's takedown attempt.
Reis avoids a wild elbow strike from Bumanov.
A short right from Bumanov on the inside.
Reis can't find room to land a body shot as Bumanov controls the action.
Reis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bumanov breaks the clinch.
Bumanov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumanov misses with a head kick.
Bumanov shoots in for a takedown but Reis shows good takedown defense.
Bumanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reis, pushing him back against the ropes.
Reis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bumanov backwards.
Reis throws a head punch that misses.
Reis tries to pull guard but Bumanov won't allow it.
Reis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bumanov to keep the fight standing.
Bumanov scores with a hook to the body.
Reis looks winded!
Reis is working for takedown but Bumanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bumanov.
Bumanov pulls Reis into guard.
Bumanov trying to control the position.
Bumanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reis is controlling him.
Bumanov has momentary wrist control but Reis slips an elbow through the middle.
Bumanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bumanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been informed that Reis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reis dives in for a single leg takedown but Bumanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Reis rushes Bumanov and presses him up against the ropes.
Reis wants to take the fight to the mat but Bumanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reis successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bumanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bumanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bumanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Bumanov from controlling successfully.
Bumanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bumanov is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Bumanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bumanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bumanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis can do to turn this around?
Reis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bumanov.
Bumanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bumanov moves into range and clinches up with Reis.
Reis is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bumanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sergei Bumanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Reis.
Reis is trying to drag Bumanov to the mat but Bumanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bumanov is working for takedown but Reis is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis is trying to drag Bumanov to the mat but Bumanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Reis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bumanov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bumanov is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Reis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis shoots in looking for a takedown. Bumanov tries to sprawl out of it but Reis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bumanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bumanov shoots for a takedown but Reis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bumanov sprawls well initially but Reis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bumanov trying to control from the bottom.
Reis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bumanov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumanov tries to hold on but Reis postures up.
Reis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bumanov is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Bumanov wants to control but Reis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumanov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Reis wants to stand but Bumanov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bumanov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bumanov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bumanov trying to control the action but Reis just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reis is hanging on to Bumanov's back as he tries to escape.
Reis looking to break Bumanov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bumanov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reis gets his hands free as Bumanov looks to control.
Bumanov tries to escape but Reis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bumanov tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Reis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ricardo Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bumanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reis gets tackled into the ropes by Bumanov. Bumanov maintains the clinch.
Bumanov pulls guard successfully.
Reis wants to control from the top but Bumanov keeps moving.
Bumanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumanov pulls Reis in close to his closed guard and prevents Reis from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bumanov is looking to sweep but instead, Reis has passed into half guard.
Bumanov is trying to control but can't.
Reis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Bumanov trying to control but Reis postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bumanov misses with a wild combination.
Bumanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reis!
Reis sneaks back into half guard.
Reis missing with punches from the bottom.
Bumanov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bumanov postures up.
Bumanov wants to get up but he can't break Reis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bumanov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reis.
Bumanov wants to stand but Reis has his arm trapped.
Reis is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bumanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bumanov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bumanov's guard! Nice work there by Reis!
Reis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bumanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Bumanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bumanov 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Bumanov!
A very excited looking Sergei Bumanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Grundmann (ranked 4853 p4p, 524 weight class) and Mao Kai (ranked 7707 p4p, 664 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Grundmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mao Kai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Grundmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kai throws a leg kick
and Grundmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Kai is looking to reverse the position.
Grundmann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grundmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmann wants to pass the guard but Kai is defending well.
Grundmann trying to control the action but Kai is working from the bottom.
Grundmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kai is just riding it out for now. Grundmann eventually gives up the hold.
Grundmann is taking a breather. Kai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grundmann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kai looking for submissions off his back.
Grundmann 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grundmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grundmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann 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.
Kai is looking to improve his position.
Grundmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundmann.
Grundmann looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grundmann is taking a breather. Kai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kai is trying to stand back up but Grundmann is controlling him
Grundmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Grundmann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grundmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundmann tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Grundmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Grundmann misses.
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grundmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kai thows a leg kick but Grundmann checks it
and Grundmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grundmann slips nicely into half guard.
Grundmann moves nicely into side control.
Kai prevents Grundmann from improving position.
Kai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grundmann's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grundmann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grundmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grundmann in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kai tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grundmann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Grundmann!
After the fight, Michael Grundmann 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Idont Know (ranked 5147 p4p, 551 weight class) and Rui Vidal (ranked 4974 p4p, 538 weight class). Vidal has chosen Xutos e Pontapés - Quem é Quem as his entrance music. Rui Vidal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idont Know!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rui Vidal!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidal leaves Know with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vidal throws out a counter right but Know avoids it with no problem.
Know is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Know has his takedown stuffed
and Vidal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vidal.
Know is trying to trip Vidal. He has hold of a leg but Vidal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Know persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Know trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Know is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Know drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vidal dives on top into guard.
Know is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vidal defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal stands and steps away. Know gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Vidal walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Know drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Vidal swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Know's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Vidal!
Our winner, Rui Vidal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 3995 p4p, 482 weight class) and Vitaly Minakov (ranked 5275 p4p, 595 weight class). The key to victory for Alaric Visigoth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaly Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov clinches up against the ropes.
Minakov has picked Visigoth up - he's going for a ride! Minakov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Visigoth is trying to stand up here but Minakov is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Minakov seems content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minakov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Visigoth is trying to stand.
Minakov works his way into side control.
Visigoth throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Visigoth misses with a two punch combination.
Visigoth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Visigoth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Visigoth.
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visigoth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minakov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Minakov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Visigoth tries to escape but Minakov is in control.
The referee asks Minakov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Minakov prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Minakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Visigoth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Visigoth seems a little lost for a moment, as Minakov dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Minakov.
Minakov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Visigoth some visible discomfort.
Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
Minakov working the head and body with strikes.
Visigoth is pushing Minakov's head away, looking to escape. Minakov manages to hold on to the position though.
Minakov staying calm.
Minakov lands an elbow.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet but Minakov drags him back down.
Minakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Minakov prevents Visigoth from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Minakov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Visigoth's shoulder. That is not cool.
Visigoth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Minakov is controlling him well.
Visigoth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Visigoth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Minakov is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Minakov stalls from top position.
Minakov tries to stand but Visigoth is controlling his head.
A lull in the action here.
Minakov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov trying to control the position but Visigoth is working away.
Minakov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Visigoth is trying to buck Minakov off.
Visigoth taking a bit of punishment here - Minakov scoring with strikes.
Visigoth is pushing Minakov's head away, looking to escape. Minakov manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Minakov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Minakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Visigoth keeps working.
Minakov is trying to get an arm triangle but Visigoth is defending well.
Visigoth sneaks out the side door and pushes Minakov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Visigoth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minakov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Visigoth.
An inside leg kick from Visigoth misses.
Visigoth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visigoth tries to escape but Minakov is in control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Visigoth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Visigoth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Visigoth quickly recovers to half guard.
Minakov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Visigoth.
Minakov trying to control the pace.
Minakov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Minakov is taking a breather. Visigoth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Visigoth tries to kick Minakov off but Minakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Minakov trying to control from half guard but Visigoth is working away.
Visigoth is trying to stand up here but Minakov is controlling him well.
Minakov controlling the pace.
Visigoth is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitaly Minakov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Minakov misses with a takedown
and Visigoth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minakov tries for a takedown but Visigoth circles away easily
and Visigoth counters with a series of strikes. Minakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Visigoth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Visigoth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Visigoth misses with the combination.
Visigoth drops Minakov with a left right combo! Visigoth follows him down to the ground into side control.
Minakov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minakov gets back to half guard.
Minakov trying to control but Visigoth postures up.
Visigoth is working for a kimura but Minakov is defending it quite comfortably.
Minakov trying to control but Visigoth postures up.
Minakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Visigoth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Visigoth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minakov can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Visigoth.
Visigoth is thwarting Minakov's attempts to control the position.
Visigoth 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.
Minakov controlling the position for now.
Minakov wants to control but Visigoth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Minakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Minakov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Minakov is continuing to stall.
Visigoth is working for a submission of some sort.
Minakov pushes Visigoth off looking to stand but Visigoth dives back in and keeps control.
Minakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Visigoth is working away from the top position though.
Visigoth wants to work for an arm triangle but Minakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vitaly Minakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Visigoth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minakov is just riding it out for now. Visigoth eventually gives up the hold.
Visigoth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov is doing well to control the position and prevent Visigoth from advancing to side control.
Visigoth seems to be working for a kimura but Minakov defends the submission attempt.
Visigoth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Visigoth.
Minakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minakov is concentrating on defense, preventing Visigoth from advancing position.
Minakov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Minakov is looking to escape.
Visigoth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minakov is just riding it out for now. Visigoth eventually gives up the hold.
That's four 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.
Visigoth is thwarting Minakov's attempts to control the position.
Visigoth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minakov is just riding it out for now. Visigoth eventually gives up the hold.
Visigoth is looking for a kimura but Minakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Visigoth to get the leverage.
Visigoth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Visigoth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Visigoth is looking for a kimura but Minakov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Visigoth to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alaric Visigoth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Visigoth throws a leg kick but Minakov checks it.
Minakov wants to counter the offense by Visigoth and move into the clinch position.
Minakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Visigoth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Minakov is in Visigoth's guard.
Minakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Visigoth wants to stand but Minakov is controlling the position.
Minakov stays in close to Visigoth's body and controls the position.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet but Minakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Visigoth wants to stand and escape but Minakov is having none of it.
Minakov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Visigoth wants to stand and escape but Minakov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Visigoth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Visigoth throws a leg kick but Minakov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Minakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Visigoth quickly recovers to half guard.
Visigoth tries to kick Minakov off but Minakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Minakov controlling the action here.
Minakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minakov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Minakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minakov is keen to just control but Visigoth is a slippery customer.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Minakov is on him like a limpet, forcing Visigoth back against the ropes.
Minakov lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visigoth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Visigoth pushes Minakov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Visigoth tries to bum rush Minakov with a series of wild strikes but Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Minakov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Minakov controlling the position from side mount.
Visigoth is not content to let Minakov control the position.
Minakov taking a breather here.
Visigoth is not content to let Minakov control the position.
Visigoth tries to escape but Minakov is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov controlling from side mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minakov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Visigoth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Minakov working the body and head with strikes.
Minakov trying to control the position but Visigoth is working away.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet but Minakov drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minakov wants to control but Visigoth is keeping him busy.
Visigoth prevents Minakov from moving into mount.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet.
Minakov wants to stand but Visigoth is controlling his arm.
Visigoth trying to remain calm as Minakov controls from the top position.
Visigoth pushes Minakov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Minakov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Minakov is trying to get an arm triangle but Visigoth is defending well.
Minakov landing strikes.
Minakov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Visigoth's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Minakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minakov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alaric Visigoth!
After the big win, Alaric Visigoth made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Phantom Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Walker (ranked 3536 p4p, 427 weight class) and Bruno Javier Jimenez (ranked 3617 p4p, 434 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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180 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Javier Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jimenez sprawls well initially but Walker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jimenez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Walker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Jimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jimenez fails to pull guard.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Miroslav Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Javier Jimenez.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Jimenez avoids the damage to the body.
Walker effectively controlling the action here.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jimenez's half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker 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.
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jimenez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jimenez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Walker is going to stand back up.
Walker wants to stand up but Jimenez manages to regain full guard.
Jimenez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jimenez is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker darts in and clinches Jimenez up against the ropes.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker has Jimenez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Miroslav Walker has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jimenez enables Walker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jimenez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Walker passes Jimenez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker 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.
Jimenez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Jimenez defends it.
Walker is trying to control. Jimenez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miroslav Walker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Walker feints and as Jimenez raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimenez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Walker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jimenez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walker stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jimenez gets back to full guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Jimenez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walker wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker tightens his grip and picks Jimenez up, before dumping him to the ground. Jimenez manages to land in guard.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Jimenez.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jimenez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Jimenez controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jimenez's guard.
Walker wants to advance to full mount but Jimenez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Walker wants to stand and escape but instead Jimenez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Javier Jimenez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miroslav Walker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Jimenez's guard.
Walker is looking to stand up but Jimenez won't let him.
Jimenez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jimenez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jimenez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker working some strikes from top position.
Jimenez looking to control.
Walker prevents Jimenez from getting back to his feet.
Walker passes Jimenez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
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.
Jimenez is trying to stand back up but Walker is controlling him
Ground and pound from Walker.
Walker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Walker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez jabs Walker right on the nose. Walker blinks but takes it well.
Walker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimenez is trying to defend but Walker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker 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.
Jimenez wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Jimenez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Walker!
Miroslav Walker got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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