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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Barzilla (ranked 23179 p4p, 178 weight class) and One Two (ranked 6934 p4p, 173 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barzilla might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ima Boss. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Barzilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, One Two!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Two throws out a loose jab but Barzilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barzilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Two counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Two misses with the combination.
Two misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barzilla blocks a body shot from Two.
Barzilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barzilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Barzilla.
Two can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barzilla stalling against the cage.
Barzilla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barzilla tries to pull guard but Two won't allow it.
Two tries to break the clinch but Barzilla is controlling the position.
Barzilla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Two is defending well for now.
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Two throws a right hand that Barzilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Barzilla also avoids with ease.
Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barzilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Two missing with a left hand there. Barzilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Barzilla.
Barzilla changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Two throws out a loose jab but Barzilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barzilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barzilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barzilla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Bubba Barzilla has been cut.
Two fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barzilla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Two jabs Barzilla right on the nose. Barzilla blinks but takes it well.
One Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barzilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Two.
Barzilla misses with a series of wild punches.
Two connects with a body shot.
Barzilla moves into the clinch.
Two is trying to push Barzilla away but Barzilla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barzilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barzilla has Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Two wants to get back to striking at distance but Barzilla won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Barzilla.
Barzilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Two's elbow.
Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Two looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Two misses with an uppercut.
Barzilla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Two manages to circle out of the way.
Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barzilla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Two circles away quickly and effectively.
Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barzilla.
Bubba Barzilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two fails to land with a series of punches.
Two throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Two scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barzilla is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Barzilla out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Two!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Murray (ranked 5127 p4p, 358 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 5172 p4p, 360 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit shoots and misses
and Murray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Murray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murray wants it to stay on the feet.
Murray is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit.
Henry Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sitsongrit is defended easily by Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray slaps away a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
Murray works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murray.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Murray counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 10:8
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:8
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Murray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Saric (ranked 3503 p4p, 397 weight class) and HR Paperstacks (ranked 22756 p4p, 503 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, HR Paperstacks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric avoids the head kick by Paperstacks.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paperstacks on the side of the head.
Saric connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Saric checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Paperstacks's head.
Saric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paperstacks circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saric.
Saric in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Paperstacks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Saric!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksy Dzikowski (ranked 2764 p4p, 134 weight class) and Hakuin Rinzai (ranked 21955 p4p, 251 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksy Dzikowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakuin Rinzai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzikowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rinzai swings for the body but Dzikowski moves out of range.
Rinzai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinzai flicks out a counter leg kick but Dzikowski steps away.
Rinzai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rinzai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Rinzai.
Dzikowski slips under a jab from Rinzai.
Dzikowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rinzai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dzikowski.
Dzikowski ducks under a wild hook from Rinzai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzikowski ducks under a wild hook from Rinzai.
Dzikowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dzikowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dzikowski has control of an arm but Rinzai manages to advance to Dzikowski's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rinzai controlling the positon.
Rinzai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dzikowski trying to control the hands but Rinzai won't let him.
Rinzai trying to control momentarily.
Rinzai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dzikowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rinzai is trying to control but Dzikowski is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Dzikowski tries to lock up and control but Rinzai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rinzai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rinzai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dzikowski is in real trouble.
Rinzai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rinzai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dzikowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski is working hard here to advance position.
What can Dzikowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dzikowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dzikowski is really stuck here.
Rinzai keeps control of the position easily here as Dzikowski tries to buck him off.
Dzikowski trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rinzai controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rinzai trying to control.
Dzikowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rinzai tries to keep control of the position but Dzikowski is staying busy.
Dzikowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dzikowski tries to escape but Rinzai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rinzai controlling the position well here. Dzikowski rolled but Rinzai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dzikowski is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Rinzai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dzikowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rinzai misses with a low kick.
Rinzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Dzikowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rinzai.
Decent striking displayed by Rinzai there.
Dzikowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinzai circles away.
Rinzai throws a push kick but Dzikowski slaps the foot to one side.
Rinzai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dzikowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakuin Rinzai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinzai misses with a leg kick
and Dzikowski counters with a single leg into guard. Rinzai didn't expect that.
Dzikowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dzikowski throws a strike but Rinzai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dzikowski keeping moving, preventing Rinzai from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzikowski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rinzai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rinzai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rinzai stands and throws Dzikowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rinzai taking a breather here.
Rinzai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dzikowski keeps working.
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.
Rinzai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dzikowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzikowski manages to get back to half guard.
Rinzai trying to control the action but Dzikowski is working from the bottom.
Dzikowski wants to improve his position but Rinzai is controlling well.
Rinzai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rinzai content to control rather than advance.
Dzikowski is trying to maintain the position but Rinzai is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rinzai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rinzai misses with a straight left.
Dzikowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rinzai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rinzai throws a half hearted mid kick.
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.
Rinzai tries to land a front kick but Dzikowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rinzai missing with a left hand there. Dzikowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Dzikowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rinzai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dzikowski slips under a jab.
Dzikowski throws a big counter combination but Rinzai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aleksy Dzikowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rinzai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dzikowski is able to avoid easily.
Hakuin Rinzai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinzai loads up on a big right hand but Dzikowski slips the punch.
Rinzai tries to land a front kick but Dzikowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rinzai throws a hook but Dzikowski avoids it easily.
Hakuin Rinzai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinzai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dzikowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Rinzai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
An inside leg kick from Rinzai misses.
Dzikowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dzikowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rinzai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dzikowski is in Rinzai's guard.
Dzikowski looking to pass the guard.
Dzikowski wants to control from the top but Rinzai keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzikowski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzikowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Dzikowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rinzai throws a looping overhand right but Dzikowski ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Dzikowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dzikowski.
Dzikowski taking a break here but Rinzai is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rinzai is staying active underneath Dzikowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski is looking to stall here but Rinzai recovers full guard.
Rinzai working a defensive guard but Dzikowski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dzikowski throwing strikes but Rinzai manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski is letting Rinzai control him for a moment.
Dzikowski tries to buck Rinzai off but Rinzai is having none of it.
Rinzai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dzikowski!
Rinzai controlling the pace for now.
Rinzai trying to control but Dzikowski is having none of it.
Dzikowski wants to control but Rinzai is having none of it.
Rinzai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dzikowski is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rinzai controlling the pace for now.
Dzikowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rinzai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rinzai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rinzai stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzikowski connects with a jab.
Aleksy Dzikowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rinzai circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksy Dzikowski.
Well Rinzai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Rinzai!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Masteri (ranked 3169 p4p, 123 weight class) and Yhorm Cinder (ranked 2807 p4p, 111 weight class). Max Masteri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yhorm Cinder's 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Masteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yhorm Cinder!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinder misses with a series of wild punches.
Max Masteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masteri.
Masteri fails with a takedown attempt.
Cinder shoots in and bounces Masteri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Masteri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cinder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cinder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cinder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cinder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masteri looking for a guillotine here but Cinder defends easily.
Cinder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cinder works over Masteri with some ground and pound from guard.
Masteri working for a triangle but Cinder defends it easily.
Cinder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masteri's guard.
Cinder looking to pass the guard.
Cinder wanted to stand there but Masteri had control of the position.
Cinder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cinder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masteri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cinder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cinder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cinder 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.
Cinder lands a couple of digs.
Cinder trying to control but Masteri is working from the bottom.
Masteri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cinder defends well.
Cinder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cinder trying to control the action but Masteri is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masteri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Cinder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Masteri tries to buck Cinder off but Cinder is having none of it.
Masteri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cinder's best efforts.
Cinder is looking to advance position but Masteri won't allow it.
Cinder moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Masteri.
Cinder is trying to get an arm triangle but Masteri is defending well.
Masteri is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masteri keeps working.
Cinder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cinder decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cinder misses with a few strikes there.
Masteri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masteri looks for a takedown but Cinder sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Cinder sprawls well. He's pushed Masteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cinder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cinder showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cinder connects with a nice short shot to Masteri's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinder prevents Masteri from improving his position.
Well, if Cinder 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.
Nice strikes from Cinder there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yhorm Cinder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cinder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masteri pinned against the cage. Masteri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masteri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cinder sprawls well. Cinder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masteri gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masteri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cinder showed some decent athleticism there.
Cinder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masteri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masteri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinder scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masteri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cinder pulls his head out easily.
Cinder wants to take a breather but Masteri is having none of it.
Cinder working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Cinder 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.
Cinder tries to pass to full mount but Masteri defends it.
Cinder stalling.
Cinder wants to stand up but Masteri has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Masteri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cinder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masteri is trying to escape the mount.
Masteri is bucking up trying to escape but Cinder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cinder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cinder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masteri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cinder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masteri is squirming around, avoiding Cinder's attempts to control the action.
Masteri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cinder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cinder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Masteri is looking to improve his position but Cinder isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinder scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cinder lands a couple of good shots and Masteri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Masteri is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cinder working for the choke.
Masteri is in bad spot here.
Cinder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cinder punishes Masteri with strikes from the back mount.
Masteri tries to roll but Cinder sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cinder scores with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Cinder lands strikes to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masteri breaks Cinder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cinder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cinder seems keen to control Masteri's posture.
Masteri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cinder dives on top into guard.
Cinder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masteri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cinder passes into side control.
Cinder scoring with punches from side control.
Masteri manages to get back to half guard.
Cinder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cinder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masteri regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yhorm Cinder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cinder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinder wants it to stay on the feet.
Masteri shoots in for a double leg but Cinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masteri is defended easily by Cinder.
Cinder feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinder gets the takedown into side control.
Cinder wants to control but Masteri is keeping him busy.
Cinder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masteri, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinder working the head with strikes.
Masteri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cinder is looking for a sweep. Masteri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masteri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cinder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Masteri seems to be looking for submissions.
Cinder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masteri has gone for a leg lock! Cinder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Masteri's guard.
Masteri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cinder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cinder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinder passes into half guard.
Cinder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masteri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cinder pulls his head out easily.
Cinder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cinder controlling the position easily from mount.
Masteri gets back to half guard.
Cinder content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinder slips a nice elbow through Masteri's hands, connecting with Masteri's forehead.
Masteri looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cinder passes into side control!
Cinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masteri keeps working.
Masteri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Max Masteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cinder working the ground and pound.
Cinder controlling from side mount.
Masteri is looking for a sweep.
Cinder moves into full mount!
Masteri is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cinder wants to finish this one by submission but Masteri is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cinder.
BOOM! Cinder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masteri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cinder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Masteri's face.
Yhorm Cinder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masteri taking shots to the head.
Masteri throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Masteri flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Masteri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinder controlling his opponent.
Cinder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yhorm Cinder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cinder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yhorm Cinder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Kuznetsov (ranked 1926 p4p, 216 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 2932 p4p, 312 weight class). Masa Funaki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely.
Funaki misses with a body shot.
Funaki throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Funaki.
Kuznetsov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Funaki smiles and moves away.
Funaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Funaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funaki throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Funaki throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Funaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Funaki.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Funaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funaki down.
Kuznetsov forces Funaki back against the cage and clinches.
Funaki digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuznetsov dodges an elbow strike from Funaki.
Funaki lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki scores with a hook to the body.
Funaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funaki lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Funaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Funaki misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov rushes Funaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Funaki connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mikhail Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Funaki as he checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funaki.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Funaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Funaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funaki throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Funaki up against the cage.
Kuznetsov cracks Funaki with a nice body shot.
Funaki is stalling here.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Funaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Funaki throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov managing to block the knees to the body from Funaki.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakis head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov letting Funaki take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Funaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funaki.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Masa Funaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Funaki with a series of wild strikes but Funaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Funaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funaki scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov tests Funaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Funaki's shoulder, as Funaki tries to avoid the shot.
Funaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Funaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Funaki misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Funaki. Beautiful body shot.
Funaki lands a front kick.
Funaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Funaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov works Funaki's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Funaki looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Funaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funaki checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Funaki slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Funaki up against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes Funaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Funaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.
Funaki scores with a hook to the body.
Funaki lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuznetsov won't want to take too many of those.
Funaki tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funaki lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funaki tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Funaki misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Funaki avoiding damage.
Funaki scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
A body shot lands from Funaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Funaki.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Kuznetsov is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov'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!
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Funaki motions for Kuznetsov to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Funaki lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funaki. Funaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Funaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Funaki lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funaki throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Funaki slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Funaki avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Funaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Funaki swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Funaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Funaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Funaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Funaki tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Funaki. Beautiful body shot.
Funaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Funaki connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Funaki misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Funaki taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Funaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Funaki improves position.
Funaki throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funaki lands a body punch.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kuznetsov to work.
Kuznetsov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Funaki tries to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov shakes him off and moves away.
Funaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funaki loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov pushes Funaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Funaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Funaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuznetsov's brow.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Funaki improves his position.
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Funaki.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Funaki throws an elbow that misses.
Funaki effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Funaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Funaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funaki missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Funaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Funaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Funaki throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funaki thinking.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Funaki.
Well Funaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fri Day (ranked 2280 p4p, 113 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 2619 p4p, 126 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fri Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Kemonito!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemonito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemonito scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Day looking for subs from the bottom but Kemonito mounts him!
Day can't escape the position.
Kemonito lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemonito lands a couple of good shots and Day has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kemonito lands a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kemonito is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Day up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kemonito.
The referee is taking a good look at Day as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kemonito!
Kemonito scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Day is looking for a way out.
Day is rocked!
Day has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Day covering up well under a series of strikes from Kemonito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Can Day hold on?! Kemonito is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Day trying to control the action but Kemonito just sinks the hooks in.
Kemonito has Day flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kemonito scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Day is looking for a way out.
Day trying to control the position but Kemonito manages to sink in the hooks.
The referee is taking a good look at Day as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kemonito!
Oh Day is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
Kemonito lands punches and elbows.
Kemonito has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kemonito's guard. Nice work there by Day.
Kemonito throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kemonito is striking off his back. Day thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Day blocks the strikes from Kemonito.
Day is trying to work for a kimura but Kemonito is defending well.
Kemonito gets back to full guard.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemonito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemonito throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemonito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day looking to sit in guard and control but Kemonito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kemonito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kemonito working some strikes from top position.
Kemonito landing with the ground and pound.
Day avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kemonito scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Day being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito with a nice head shot there.
Kemonito postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Kemonito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Day looking for a guillotine here but Kemonito defends easily.
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kemonito stands and throws Day's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kemonito off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Kemonito 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.
Day takes a swing at Kemonito's ribcage but misses.
Day rushes Kemonito and presses him up against the cage.
Kemonito fails to pull guard.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Kemonito looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kemonito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Kemonito takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day has hold of Kemonito's hands but Kemonito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Kemonito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kemonito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Kemonito working Day over with strikes.
Kemonito lands with a punch from half guard.
Kemonito scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Day trying to hold on to Kemonito's head to control him but Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito 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.
Kemonito winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kemonito working Day over with strikes.
Day tries to get to full guard but Kemonito has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kemonito lands strikes from half guard.
Kemonito is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kemonito is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Kemonito slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
Day wants to control but Kemonito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kemonito is nestled in close to Day, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kemonito working Day over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Kemonito.
Kemonito lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is looking to control Kemonito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?
Kemonito scores with a big shot! Day's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Day! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Kemonito!
Juan Kemonito decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Phil (ranked 2460 p4p, 238 weight class) and Igor Shevchenko (ranked 2179 p4p, 222 weight class). Shevchenko has chosen Mouth For War - Pantera as his entrance music. Igor Shevchenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kill Phil's chin.
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287 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kill Phil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shevchenko throws a jab when Phil was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Phil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shevchenko connects with a jab.
Phil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Igor Shevchenko has been cut.
Phil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phil throws a jab but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
A jab from Shevchenko misses.
Shevchenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Phil misses with a wild body shot.
Shevchenko tests Phil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shevchenko as he avoids it easily.
Shevchenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Phil steps away.
Phil loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Phil.
Shevchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shevchenko scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko tried to score with a low kick but Phil checks it.
Shevchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phil throws out the jab.
Shevchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phil moves away.
Shevchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Phil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phil staying out of range there.
Phil shoots in but Shevchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phil jabs Shevchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Phil misses.
Shevchenko throws out a loose jab but Phil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shevchenko throws a looping overhand right but Phil ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Phil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phil throws a lazy uppercut
and Phil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phil throws a jab but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko connects with a single shot there.
Phil thuds a left hand into Shevchenko's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phil misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Shevchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phil lands an overhand right.
Phil misses with a straight right.
Phil is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shevchenko takes one to the chin there.
Phil moves out of range of the strikes.
Shevchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phil.
Shevchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Shevchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shevchenko missing with a left hand there. Phil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phil slips under a jab from Shevchenko.
Phil loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Phil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shevchenko walks into a left hand.
Shevchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phil looks to land a left hand but Shevchenko moved out of range nicely.
Shevchenko shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil tries for a takedown but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Phil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shevchenko!
Phil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shevchenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shevchenko slips under a jab from Phil.
Phil misses with a straight left.
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Phil.
A telegraphed right hand from Shevchenko misses the target.
Phil attempts a counter takedown but Shevchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Phil throws a combination that misses
and Shevchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shevchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phil at a distance.
Phil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Phil missing with a left hand there. Shevchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Shevchenko coming out on top.
Shevchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phil throws a looping overhand right but Shevchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Shevchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Phil misses.
Phil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shevchenko's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Shevchenko.
Phil digs a good hook to Shevchenko's body.
Phil lands a head shot.
Phil dodges the punch combination from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Phil.
Shevchenko misses the jab.
Phil looks to land a combination but Shevchenko avoids it well.
Phil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Phil.
Phil throws a shot from downtown. Shevchenko moves away and avoids it.
Shevchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shevchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the 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 Kill Phil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Shevchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shevchenko.
Phil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shevchenko slips under a jab.
Shevchenko misses with a head kick.
Shevchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Shevchenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shevchenko slips a straight right by Phil.
Phil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phil misses with a jab to the body
and Shevchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shevchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shevchenko lands a big head kick that sends Phil tumbling to the mat! Shevchenko takes a step backwards and waves Phil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Phil is rocked!
Igor Shevchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Phil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shevchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Phil off balance momentarily.
Phil takes a swing at Shevchenko's ribcage but misses.
Phil throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko loads up on a big right hand but Phil slips the punch.
Shevchenko thuds his right hand into Phil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shevchenko lands a body shot.
Phil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Phil misses
and Shevchenko counters with a crisp right that sends Phil to the canvas! Shevchenko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Shevchenko!
Igor Shevchenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillo Perez (ranked 2943 p4p, 350 weight class) and William Norman (ranked 1925 p4p, 242 weight class). Norman has chosen Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillo Perez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Norman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perez moves into the clinch.
Norman misses with a knee to the head.
Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Norman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norman tries to work over Perez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez presses Norman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Norman can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Norman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Perez looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman postures up and lands a big shot to Perez 's brow.
Norman postures up in Perez 's guard and throws a big left but Perez blocks it.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez pulls Norman in to control the position.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws an elbow that misses. Norman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perez 's guard. Nice move by Norman!
Norman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez controlling the position.
Norman is stalling in the full guard.
Norman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norman trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norman manages to get himself to full guard.
Norman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Norman keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perez 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perez wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.
Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perez is aware though and is defending well.
Norman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Perez is controlling him.
Perez connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman being controlled here, momentarily.
Perez trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Norman will probably get the nod.
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.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norman misses with a wild body shot.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perez feinted with a counter takedown.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Norman sprawls well. He's pushed Perez 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Perez lands a body shot.
William Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Norman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norman scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norman.
Norman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez 's calf.
Norman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norman is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Norman circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Norman tries to improve position but can't.
Perez working the ground and pound.
Perez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez working the head and body with strikes.
Perez is chipping away with strikes.
Norman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Norman is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman is trying to control Perez 's posture but Perez avoids it.
Perez advances to mount.
Perez looking to control but Norman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perez avoids the attempt from Norman to control.
Norman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Perez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez connects with a couple of short punches.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Norman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Perez has Norman in his guard.
Norman chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norman controls the pace.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Perez is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Norman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Perez misses with a straight left.
Norman misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Perez avoids the head kick by Norman.
Norman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez .
Norman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez blocks the body kick.
Perez clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Perez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perez lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perez tries to pull guard but Norman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman has Perez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norman lands a shot to the body.
Norman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Norman avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Perez gets underhooks to prevent Norman's takedown attempt.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Norman avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Norman looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Norman tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body.
Norman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guillo Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Norman.
Norman can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norman blocks a body shot from Perez .
Norman is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guillo Perez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez slips a straight right by Norman.
Norman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perez on the side of the head.
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Norman.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Norman blocking some punches.
Norman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman working a defensive guard here.
Norman 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.
Perez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
William Norman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guillo Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perez throwing shots but Norman is blocking nicely.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman is looking to control Perez 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norman avoid being mounted?
Perez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Norman reverses the position - he's now on top in Perez 's guard.
Perez is controlling Norman's posture.
Perez trying to keep a closed guard but Norman is proving a slippery customer.
Perez controlling Norman's posture.
Guillo Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez wants to control the position but Norman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Norman.
I've got Norman 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 Glass scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Norman!
William Norman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Breno Gracie (ranked 2421 p4p, 276 weight class) and Ethan Wright (ranked 4375 p4p, 409 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Breno Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ethan Wright!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wright is in Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright with a nice head shot there.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wright wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Wright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wright working some strikes from top position.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wright rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Wright is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Breno Gracie!
Breno Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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