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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Beauzart (ranked 5632 p4p, 67 weight class) and Donald Collins (ranked 5607 p4p, 66 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolfgang Beauzart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Collins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauzart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beauzart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beauzart throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Beauzart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beauzart holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beauzart controlling Collins's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauzart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
Beauzart is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beauzart keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Beauzart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Beauzart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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.
Beauzart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beauzart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beauzart tries to get out of the position.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beauzart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beauzart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Beauzart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauzart wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Beauzart is retaining full guard.
Beauzart wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins with a nice cross.
Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beauzart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Collins postures up.
Beauzart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Collins postures up.
Beauzart keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauzart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins stands up over Beauzart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beauzart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beauzart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins is pressing down on Beauzart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Collins 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.
Collins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beauzart gets back to full guard.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Beauzart controlling the position.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins works over Beauzart with some ground and pound from guard.
Collins stops Beauzart from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collins wants to control from the top but Beauzart keeps moving.
Collins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beauzart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Donald Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Beauzart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins is working Beauzart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins distracts Beauzart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beauzart wants to stand and escape but Collins is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Collins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Collins trying to control but Beauzart is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Beauzart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauzart trying to control the position.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beauzart's head.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Beauzart's brow.
Collins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beauzart holds on and takes a little breather.
Collins won't allow Beauzart to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins passes Beauzart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Collins thows a huge punch but Beauzart dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow.
Collins working Beauzart over with strikes.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Beauzart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Collins prevents Beauzart from improving his position.
Beauzart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beauzart's head.
Collins working Beauzart over with strikes.
Beauzart has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beauzart keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beauzart has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Collins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beauzart's guard.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Beauzart is retaining full guard.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Beauzart has wrist control.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Beauzart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins cracks Beauzart with a solid left hand.
Beauzart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Collins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Beauzart's brow.
Beauzart is controlling Collins's posture.
Collins is in close to Beauzart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins wants to control from the top but Beauzart keeps moving.
Beauzart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beauzart is on top in guard.
Beauzart postures up.
Beauzart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins controls Beauzart momentarily but Beauzart frees himself.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Beauzart from controlling successfully.
Beauzart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Beauzart is proving a slippery customer.
Collins wants to stand up but Beauzart is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Collins works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Beauzart.
Beauzart throws a body kick that misses.
Beauzart rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Collins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beauzart lands a nice shot to the body.
Beauzart trying to land knees to the body.
Beauzart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beauzart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Beauzart slips the punch.
Beauzart looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Collins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beauzart's half guard.
Beauzart tries to kick Collins off in order to stand up. Collins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Collins working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauzart is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beauzart to see if he's OK.
Collins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Collins lands an elbow.
Collins lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beauzart down.
Collins trying to control the action but Beauzart is working from the bottom.
Collins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beauzart to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beauzart wants to control but Collins postures up.
Wolfgang Beauzart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beauzart takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Collins 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beo Wulf (ranked 8030 p4p, 86 weight class) and Balthazar Tazer (ranked 6471 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Beo Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Balthazar Tazer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tazer gets a clinch.
Wulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tazer clinches.
Wulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulf throws a right and a left that Tazer avoids nicely.
Tazer gets a clinch.
Wulf manages to break the clinch.
Tazer rushes Wulf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wulf.
Wulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tazer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wulf lands a right hand.
Wulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wulf tries to land a knee to the head but Tazer blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tazer misses with a punch on the inside.
Wulf blocks an uppercut.
Tazer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tazer swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wulf.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Wulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Wulf.
A frustrated look appears on Tazer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wulf.
Wulf gets through Tazer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tazer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Wulf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tazer is rocked!
It looks like Balthazar Tazer has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wulf.
Wulf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tazer clinches.
Wulf throws a big uppercut that drops Tazer! More strikes from Wulf and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tazer lies dazed against the cage as Wulf celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beo Wulf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Virtanen (ranked 5195 p4p, 61 weight class) and Fast McGraw (ranked 5292 p4p, 62 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fast McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Virtanen sizes up McGraw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Virtanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but McGraw is just out of range.
McGraw misses the shot to the body.
McGraw wants to clinch
and McGraw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraw.
Virtanen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGraw.
Fast McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Virtanen. That snapped McGraw's head back.
Virtanen lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Virtanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraw misses with a lunging right hand
and Virtanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGraw has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGraw pushes off an throws an elbow but Virtanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGraw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virtanen's elbow.
A short uppercut from McGraw.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
Virtanen scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fast McGraw has been cut.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to work over McGraw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGraw lands with a short shot to the head.
Virtanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtanen throws a head punch that misses.
Virtanen lands a nice uppercut.
Virtanen avoids the elbow strike from McGraw, against the cage.
McGraw misses with a body punch.
Virtanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGraw misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen misses with some punches.
McGraw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
Virtanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGraw's elbow.
Virtanen throws a punch but it's blocked by McGraw.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGraw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Virtanen's brow.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGraw's face.
McGraw misses with an elbow strike.
McGraw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGraw misses with an uppercut.
Virtanen is looking to counter the offense by McGraw and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virtanen moves away.
McGraw has closed the distance and engaged Virtanen in a clinch.
Virtanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
McGraw throws a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen lands a head shot.
Virtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Virtanen punishes McGraw's body with a nice straight punch.
McGraw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Virtanen rather than just go for the knockout.
Virtanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraw.
McGraw throws a body shot but no joy.
McGraw misses with a jab to the body
and Virtanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGraw swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virtanen has McGraw up against the cage in a clinch.
Virtanen misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw lands a left hand.
McGraw blocking some punches.
McGraw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGraw throws an elbow but misses.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGraw's face.
Nice body punch from McGraw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen.
McGraw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGraw lands an uppercut.
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from McGraw.
McGraw working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGraw throws an elbow but misses.
McGraw misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraw struggles to land a body shot inside as Virtanen controls his hands.
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
Virtanen moves away from the strike by McGraw.
McGraw looks to score with a jab to the body but Virtanen is just out of range.
McGraw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
McGraw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Virtanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Virtanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGraw takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
McGraw moves into range and clinches up with Virtanen.
Virtanen presses McGraw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virtanen stalling in the clinch but McGraw improves position.
McGraw pushes off an throws an elbow but Virtanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGraw misses with an elbow strike.
McGraw scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGraw breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Virtanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virtanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virtanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Nick Virtanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fast McGraw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Virtanen lands a jab to the head.
Nick Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGraw on the side of the head.
McGraw just misses with a punch to the body.
McGraw throws a lazy uppercut
and Virtanen counters by moving into the clinch.
Virtanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGraw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGraw avoids it.
McGraw throws an elbow that misses.
McGraw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Virtanen lands a good knee to the midsection. McGraw won't want to take too many of those.
McGraw blocks a body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen is looking to control McGraw's arms but McGraw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Virtanen has his back to the cage.
McGraw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virtanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGraw throws an elbow but it misses.
Virtanen tries to work over McGraw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGraw blocks it with crossed arms.
McGraw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen keeps control of McGraw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virtanen taking a breather.
McGraw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGraw scores with a shoulder strike.
McGraw misses with an elbow strike.
Virtanen lands a knee to the body.
McGraw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virtanen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
A right hook to the body lands for McGraw.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGraw as Virtanen tries to tie him up.
McGraw digs a right hand underneath Virtanen's ribcage. Virtanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Virtanen throws a head punch that misses.
McGraw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGraw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGraw pushes Virtanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virtanen blocks the elbow strike.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike.
McGraw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen blocks the elbow strike.
Fast McGraw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGraw lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGraw throws an elbow but misses.
McGraw throws an elbow that misses.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
Virtanen avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraw blocks a body shot from Virtanen.
McGraw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGraw lands a right hand.
McGraw throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGraw throws an elbow but misses.
McGraw lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraw.
McGraw lands a right hand.
McGraw misses with an elbow strike.
McGraw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGraw throws an elbow that misses.
McGraw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw throws an elbow that misses.
Virtanen misses with a knee strike.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by McGraw.
Virtanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraw scores with a shoulder strike.
McGraw lands an uppercut.
McGraw scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen.
McGraw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McGraw.
McGraw blocking some punches.
McGraw managing to block the knees to the body from Virtanen.
McGraw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtanen avoids the elbow strike from McGraw, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGraw throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McGraw.
McGraw lands a hook that snaps the head of Virtanen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
McGraw prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McGraw.
Still in the clinch, McGraw scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGraw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike.
McGraw misses with an elbow strike.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtanen.
McGraw misses with an elbow over the top.
McGraw throws an elbow that misses.
McGraw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Virtanen misses with the head strike.
McGraw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGraw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by McGraw.
McGraw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGraw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
McGraw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Virtanen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Virtanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fast McGraw'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Virtanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGraw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGraw lands an uppercut.
Virtanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGraw breaks from the clinch.
McGraw lands a big uppercut and Virtanen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Virtanen looks OK. McGraw waves Virtanen back to his feet!
Virtanen is rocked!
It looks like Nick Virtanen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraw just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGraw.
Oh Virtanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGraw dips a shoulder and cracks Virtanen with a mighty uppercut! Virtanen falls back against the cage and McGraw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Virtanen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McGraw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fast McGraw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Hayashi (ranked 4510 p4p, 55 weight class) and Tokkie Terblanche (ranked 25161 p4p, 88 weight class). Hayashi comes to the cage accompanied by The Charmels - As Long As I've Got You. Terblanche comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Going Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hideo Hayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokkie Terblanche!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terblanche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayashi attempts a counter takedown but Terblanche avoids it well and moves away.
Terblanche gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terblanche is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Terblanche is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Terblanche.
Hayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terblanche is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Terblanche is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayashi is just riding it out for now. Terblanche eventually gives up the hold.
Terblanche is looking for a kimura but Hayashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Terblanche to get the leverage.
Terblanche is looking for submissions but instead, Hayashi has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terblanche avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terblanche in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terblanche advances to half guard.
Hayashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayashi is looking for a sweep. Terblanche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terblanche pulls his head out easily.
Terblanche is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hayashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Terblanche seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Terblanche.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayashi looking for submissions off his back.
Hayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Terblanche stalling away here and it's allowed Hayashi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hayashi keeping moving, preventing Terblanche from controlling successfully.
Hayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terblanche gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Hayashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terblanche is aware though and is defending well.
Hayashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Terblanche working a defensive guard here.
Terblanche is looking for a triangle but Hayashi pushes his legs off easily.
Terblanche is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Terblanche tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Terblanche is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Terblanche manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hayashi has Terblanche in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tokkie Terblanche will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Terblanche wants to clinch.
Hayashi shoots in and bounces Terblanche off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hayashi is posturing up here but Terblanche has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayashi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayashi has to tap! Slick submission there by Terblanche!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokkie Terblanche!
A less than humble Tokkie Terblanche misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Hideo Hayashi was interviewed post fight and said 'Did I look cool at least? Guys? Guys!?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lainez (ranked 4006 p4p, 47 weight class) and Diego Maxiduz (ranked 5916 p4p, 72 weight class). Diego Lainez 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Lainez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Maxiduz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Maxiduz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maxiduz slips under a jab.
Diego Lainez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxiduz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lainez.
And Maxiduz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lainez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lainez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Lainez there.
It looks like Diego Maxiduz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lainez takes a swing at Maxiduz's ribcage but misses.
Maxiduz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maxiduz staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lainez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxiduz.
Maxiduz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lainez throws the left hand but Maxiduz avoids the punch easily.
Maxiduz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lainez lands a really nice looking cross but Maxiduz seems unphased.
Maxiduz ducks under a wild hook from Lainez.
Maxiduz slips under a jab.
Maxiduz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lainez misses with a hook.
Lainez lands a nice hook to Maxiduz's body. Maxiduz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lainez loads up on a big right hand but Maxiduz slips the punch.
Lainez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxiduz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lainez.
Maxiduz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lainez misses with a looping right.
Maxiduz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lainez throws a good cross that connects.
Maxiduz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lainez.
Maxiduz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maxiduz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lainez misses with a straight left.
Maxiduz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lainez.
Maxiduz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lainez misses with an uppercut. Maxiduz saw that one coming.
Maxiduz feints the counter takedown.
Maxiduz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lainez.
Lainez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lainez misses the shot to the body.
Maxiduz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lainez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Maxiduz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lainez loads up on a big right hand but Maxiduz slips the punch.
Maxiduz feints the counter takedown.
Maxiduz needs to keep his hands up - Lainez had a free shot at his head there.
Maxiduz blocks a jab.
Lainez drops Maxiduz with a beautiful combination! Maxiduz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lainez is looking for the KO!
Maxiduz is rocked!
Lainez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxiduz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lainez throws a hook to the side of Maxiduz's head but Maxiduz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maxiduz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lainez has got the better of the exchanges.
Lainez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lainez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maxiduz's head backwards.
Lainez throws a big shot that misses.
Maxiduz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Lainez misses.
Lainez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lainez throws a combination that misses
and Maxiduz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lainez - that landed with a thud.
Lainez pushes Maxiduz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maxiduz is breathing heavily.
Lainez tries to throw a body punch but Maxiduz avoids it by throwing Lainez back against the cage.
Lainez tries a body shot but Maxiduz blocks it.
Lainez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxiduz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lainez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lainez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxiduz backwards.
Lainez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lainez scores with a shot to the side of Maxiduz's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lainez.
Maxiduz goes for a takedown attempt but Lainez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lainez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lainez lands a big uppercut and Maxiduz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maxiduz looks OK. Lainez waves Maxiduz back to his feet!
Lainez lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lainez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lainez cracks Maxiduz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lainez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maxiduz to stand back up!
Maxiduz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lainez finish him?
Lainez drops Maxiduz with a big left hand! Maxiduz is injured, injured bad! Lainez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lainez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ekki Ekki Patang Zoom Boing (ranked 5900 p4p, 71 weight class) and Frank Harrington (ranked 4118 p4p, 48 weight class). Ekki Ekki Patang Zoom Boing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ekki Ekki Patang Zoom Boing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patang Zoom Boing.
Harrington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Patang Zoom Boing tries for a takedown but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Patang Zoom Boing does no damage.
Patang Zoom Boing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patang Zoom Boing clinches up with Harrington and pushes him back against the cage.
Harrington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patang Zoom Boing fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrington.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Patang Zoom Boing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patang Zoom Boing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harrington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ekki Ekki Patang Zoom Boing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patang Zoom Boing with a poor takedown
and Harrington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patang Zoom Boing takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Patang Zoom Boing is rocked!
Harrington darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Patang Zoom Boing's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Harrington before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Harrington!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czech Yosef (ranked 5834 p4p, 69 weight class) and Vyacheslav Sokolov (ranked 3478 p4p, 40 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Czech Yosef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yosef is looking to score with low kicks.
Sokolov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yosef tries to clinch
and Sokolov counters with a straight right hand.
Sokolov rushes Yosef and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sokolov fails to land.
Yosef is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
Sokolov is working Yosef over against the cage.
Yosef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sokolov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yosef tries to pull guard but Sokolov won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Sokolov.
Sokolov can't find room to land a body shot as Yosef controls the action.
Sokolov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yosef wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sokolov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sokolov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokolov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sokolov.
Yosef is trying to break free.
Sokolov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sokolov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokolov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yosef's elbow.
Sokolov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yosef backwards.
Yosef drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokolov.
Sokolov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokolov throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sokolov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yosef is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yosef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Sokolov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov scores with a shot to the side of Yosef's head.
A short uppercut from Sokolov.
Sokolov cracks Yosef with a nice body shot.
Sokolov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sokolov.
Sokolov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokolov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yosef backwards.
Sokolov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yosef takes a shot to the head.
Sokolov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokolov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokolov drops Yosef onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yosef is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Yosef is rocked!
Sokolov lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Yosef is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokolov dips a shoulder and cracks Yosef with a mighty uppercut! Yosef falls back against the cage and Sokolov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yosef is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sokolov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Sokolov!
Vyacheslav Sokolov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Riot (ranked 4217 p4p, 49 weight class) and Flying Almighty Askren (ranked 4752 p4p, 58 weight class). Flying Almighty Askren acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flying Almighty Askren!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren clinches up against the cage.
Riot tries for a takedown but Askren manages to get underhooks.
Askren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Riot clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Askren loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Riot hold on?
Askren has the hooks in. Riot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Askren lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Riot.
I really don't envy Riot right now.
Askren just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Askren has the hooks in. Riot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Riot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is punishing Riot with strikes - can he finish him?!
Riot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot wants to control his opponent's hands but Askren gets his hands free.
Riot turns into Askren and is now in his guard.
Askren pulls Riot in close to prevent any damage.
Riot takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Askren is adopting a defensive guard.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren has his hands on Riot's head, controlling the position.
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riot passes into side control.
Askren is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Askren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Riot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Askren throws a couple of strikes there.
Askren is trying to control Riot's posture but Riot avoids it.
Askren striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Riot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Askren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Askren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Riot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riot is trying to get an arm triangle but Askren is defending well.
Askren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riot is trying to get an arm triangle but Askren is defending well.
Askren gets back to half guard.
Riot wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it.
Riot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
Riot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askren defends it well.
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.
Riot is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.
Askren controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Riot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riot.
Askren punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askren misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flying Almighty Askren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Askren has managed to clinch.
Riot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Askren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Riot to the mat. Riot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren advances to half guard.
Riot tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Riot manages to get to full guard.
Riot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren distracts Riot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren controlling from the top position.
Riot is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riot has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren advances position into side control!
Riot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flying Almighty Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Askren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Riot tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position.
Askren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Askren working the ground and pound from side control.
Riot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riot is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Riot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Riot looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Askren is controlling the pace.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Riot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is thwarting Riot's attempts to control the position.
Riot is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riot has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riot has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Riot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Askren not doing much here.
Riot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Askren is nestled in close to Riot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flying Almighty Askren 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!
Askren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Askren has clasped his hands together around Riot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Askren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Riot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
Riot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askren off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Riot's arms.
Riot not allowing Askren to control his hands.
Askren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Riot is working for a submission of some sort.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Riot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren striking from the bottom.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren wants to control but Riot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askren wants to control the action here but instead Riot manages to pass to full mount!
Askren is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Askren has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
Riot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Askren to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Askren shrugs it off.
Askren can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Askren to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Askren shrugs it off.
Askren is working to get back to half guard.
Riot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Askren manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Riot working away.
Askren wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Riot has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Askren's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Askren is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Riot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Riot!
An out of breath Tony Riot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 4453 p4p, 54 weight class) and Packin Paulie (ranked 3953 p4p, 44 weight class). Packin Paulie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renato Laranja's chin.
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Packin Paulie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulie lands a jab-cross combination.
Paulie throws a shot from downtown. Laranja moves away and avoids it.
Laranja appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paulie tries to clinch up.
Paulie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulie misses with a double jab
and Laranja counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paulie!
Paulie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laranja is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Paulie is trying to escape the mount but Laranja keeps good control and instead manages to take Paulie's back.
Paulie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Laranja off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Laranja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Paulie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laranja is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Paulie with him. Paulie is trying to defend but Laranja has an arm under the chin now! Paulie grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Laranja!
In his post fight interview, Renato Laranja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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